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Most people hear “tennis elbow” and immediately think of angry tendons. Yes, your extensor tendons at the outside of the elbow are involved. However, here’s the part we often miss: Did you know the pain is frequently driven by sticky, dehydrated, or tension-locked fascia —the living connective web that wraps your muscles, tendons, nerves, and even your bones? When we treat lateral elbow pain in the clinic, we don’t just chase the sore spot. We follow the fabric. Quick “Did Yo

Sciatica —sharp, electric pain that travels from the low back or butt into the leg, sometimes all the way to the foot. We often blame a “slipped disc” or tight piriformis. But there’s another culprit I see in clinic all the time: Category III pelvic rotation. In plain English: the pelvis has twisted or tipped in a way that overloads the lower lumbar segments and crowds the sciatic nerve. When this pattern hangs around, tissues get irritated, muscles start compensating, and su

When people think about living a long life, they often picture adding years. But real longevity isn’t just about time—it’s about quality. Can you still open a jar, carry your groceries, get up off the floor, and move freely without pain? These abilities say more about your long-term health than most realize. Two overlooked markers— grip strength  and range of motion —are strongly tied to longevity. They’re not just numbers a trainer measures at the gym; they’re predictors of

When Movement Becomes Restricted, Everything Suffers We’re meant to move — fluidly, freely, and without hesitation. But when the body begins to lose that natural rhythm, symptoms start to surface: Persistent tightness or stiffness that never seems to release Chronic pain in the low back, hips, shoulders, or neck Limited range of motion during exercise or daily activity Joint clicking, instability, or compensations during movement Fatigue or weakness that doesn’t match your ef