Runners, athletes and people in general who are dedicated to getting better and running faster are always looking for ways to improve their health & performance. Regardless of your level of commitment, dedication to training and available time, there are some things that you can do not only to improve your running performance but your… Read more »
Posts By: Dave Fatula
2 Powerful Tools to Increase Function and Resolve Pain
What comes to mind when you think of increasing function and reducing pain? Is is a good pair of shoes to improve function and a pain pill to reduce pain? How about exercise to improve function and stretching to reduce pain? Or a deep tissue massage and inactivity to reduce pain? These are some of… Read more »
Run Faster and Reduce Pain with Proper Body Alignment
After attending the California Classic Expo this weekend (for those of you don’t know, is a 5k, 1/2 marathon and a bike race), I spoke with hundreds of people on what is hindering their ability to run more efficiently and what is causing them pain (for some people it is excruciating pain.) Most People are… Read more »
Shin Splints
Shin splints, refers to pain located in the front of the shin. The pain may be located toward the inside of the shin, or the outside of the shin. This condition usually occurs as a result of increased amounts of running or walking. However, the main reason for its occurrence is inefficient foot function. When… Read more »
Neuroma
A neuroma may be referred to by many different names. It is also known as Morton’s Metatarsalgia, Morton’s Neuralgia, Plantar Neuroma or Intermetatarsal Neuroma. It is typically characterized by pain or numbness on the bottom of the foot behind the toes. A neuroma is a “fibroma” (fiberous tissue formation around nerve tissue). It involves a… Read more »
Lumbar Disc Problems
The intravertebral disc is the pad or spacer located between each vertebrae. Daily wear and tear, especially associated with poor biomechanical function can cause degeneration of these discs. This can cause the disc to herniate or ‘protrude’ and possibly result in pressing on the nerve roots as they exit the spine. Over time a disc… Read more »
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain conditions are common and dramatically affect the lives of many people. There are an estimated 116 million people in the United States suffering from chronic pain. People often feel that they must simply live with back pain, neck pain, headaches, pain in the feet, knees and hips. There is always a reason pain… Read more »
Deep Healing