Injuries, and common back problems

While you can’t prevent accidental injury, stop aging or change your genetic makeup, lifestyle changes can help manage and prevent lower back pain. • Improve your physical fitness; strong core muscles help support the lower back • Lose weight; even carrying an extra 10 pounds contributes to lower back pain • Use proper posture and body mechanics • Choose the best backpack for your body and needs • Apply ergonomic principles to your work space • Avoid a sedentary lifestyle; stay active • Stop tobacco use, smoking and/or vaping

How to Treat Your Patellar Tendonitis Successfully Everything I know I either learned by reading academic research, through self-experimentation, or by studying the material of movement experts like Dr. Kelly Starrett, Dr. Perry Nickelston, or Dr. Gray Cook (among many others).I’ve refined the patellar tendonitis treatment I ultimately used to heal my knees down to the following 4 steps. Each step is critical and if you skip one, you’ll be back to where you started.Again:Skip any of these steps and you will NOT recover from patellar tendonitis. I’m handing you a detailed map that will guide you through a minefield. There’s no second-guessing involved. It’s not going to be fun all the time either.Here’s the first step. Step #1: Stop All Overuse Here’s an email I get every other day:“Hey Martin, I was wondering if I could continue [INSERT ACTIVITY THAT CAUSED PAIN TO BEGIN WITH] while I rehab patellar tendonitis. Is that okay?”And

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