by Steven Bird | Sep 9, 2025 | Recent Blog
The Importance of the Lumbar Spine The lumbar spine—commonly referred to as the low back—is a powerhouse of movement and stability. It consists of five vertebrae (L1–L5) that sit between the mid-back (thoracic spine) and the sacrum (tailbone). These vertebrae are...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Steven Bird | Jan 14, 2025 | Knee, Recent Blog
Patellar Tendinopathy or Jumper’s Knee: the knee pain that doesn’t get better with just rest! Patellar tendinopathy, often referred to as jumper’s knee, is a common overuse injury that affects athletes and active individuals. Characterized by pain and...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Steven Bird | Nov 6, 2024 | Recent Blog, Shoulder Pain
Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment Options As an active adult a complaint like neck and shoulder pain really puts a wrench in your weekly activity. There is no good time to take time off at the gym, or maybe you have a...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Steven Bird | Feb 5, 2024 | Recent Blog, Uncategorized
At the beginning of my career the shoulder scared me. It was complex and there were so many things at play that I found it difficult to treat well and manage. Shoulder cases are a very common problem among us mortals. We really would like to be more resilient, so is...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Steven Bird | Dec 19, 2023 | Recent Blog
According to Statista, the top 3 New Year’s Resolutions of 2022 deal with exercise, eat healthier and to lose weight.  Perhaps the numbers aren’t really that surprising. Doing a little of my own research, I found this to be an accurate representation.  Interestingly...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Steven Bird | Dec 19, 2023 | Recent Blog
  With the holidays behind us, the decorations down, the waistlines a little larger, New Year’s is a great time to make changes. But instead of just saying that you want to lose weight, get stronger, or eat healthier, there has to be a better way to make lasting...