The 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge

by | Aug 21, 2018 | Exercise, Pain

Back in November of 2014 I decided it would be a fantastic idea to do some sprints in the dark with my 160 pound Great Dane before bed to wear him out.  Nissan my dog also agreed that this would be a great idea so we grabbed the retractable leash and went out to do a...

White Belt Mentality

by | Jul 4, 2018 | Exercise

“A rut is a grave with the ends knocked out.” -Dr. Laurence Peter My first 6 months as a manual therapist were some of the most interesting and challenging times in my life.  I learned more in my first 6 months of practice than I did in 8 years of...

Technology is Ruining the Art of Medicine

by | Jun 6, 2018 | Pain, Uncategorized

I may sound like a nostalgic grandparent that simultaneously brags about the “good old days” and complains about “having to hike uphill both ways” in driving snow to get to school.  Technology is a wonderful thing in many aspects of our lives. ...

The Cold War Round 2: American or Russian Swings?

by | Apr 19, 2018 | Exercise

Russia does some stupid things about every 20 minutes to piss off the world or endanger others but swinging a giant cannonball with a handle on it is not one of them.  The Russian kettlebell swing is more effective than its ambitious American counterpart for multiple...
Three Pillars of Nutrition

Three Pillars of Nutrition

by | Apr 11, 2018 | Featured, Nutrition

In nutrition basics are king.  It doesn’t matter what church-ed up story the meathead at your local supplement store tells you about their new promotional-priced miracle powder made from endangered bat guano from the Amazon Rainforest.  Three basics will make...