Muscle Knots in Lower Back

by Julie Zuleger What Causes Knots in the Lower Back? Pain in the back can come from many different muscles throughout the body. Pain can be caused by knots in the lower back, upper back, and hamstring muscles. Pain patterns can also run in different directions including vertical and horizontal. Muscle knots contributing to back […]
Muscle Knots in Shoulder

by Julie Zuleger Shoulder pain is caused by a number of different muscles, primarily those that attach directly to the shoulder blade. Muscle knots in the shoulder blade can refer pain locally to the top, around, and the front of the shoulder blade, while other muscle knots can refer pain to the shoulder as well […]
Muscle Knots in Head and Neck

by Julie Zuleger What Causes Muscle Knots in your Head & Neck? You may have a stiff and achy neck, headaches, cheek pain, pain around the eye, neck pain at the base of the neck, and pain on top or at the back of the head. All of these can be caused by sleeping with […]
6 Tips to Prevent Running Injuries & Muscle Aches while Increasing Mileage

You’re training for a big race. You’re excited. You’ve had some great workouts, and you feel on top of the world. Then, BAM! — out of nowhere, you begin experiencing nagging aches and pain that require days or weeks of rest and recovery. Increasing mileage and intensity too quickly causes the majority of running injuries. […]
3 Minerals to Keep Our First Responders’ Muscles Happy

As a thank you to the firefighters, police officers, and other first responders who put their lives on the line to serve us, we dedicate this guide to the most important minerals for first responders. Thank you for your service. It comes as no surprise that our first responders need to be physically able to […]
3 Things Runners Don’t Want to Hear

By Coach Henness of ThoroughlyThriving.com As a run coach, there are many things I enjoy, like celebrating my athletes’ successes. Equally important, though, are the harder conversations — the things runners hate to hear they don’t always want to hear. These honest things runners hate to hear are exactly what helps them stay healthy, train […]
Why We Need to Get Rolling at Work

Rolling At Work For Office Athletes: A Quick Overview This guide covers rolling at work for office athletes with practical tips you can actually use. Whether you are new to rolling at work for office athletes or refining your approach, the sections below dive into the key points. Keep reading to learn the most effective […]
Rolling, Rolling, Rolling, Get Your Recess Rolling!

Foam Rolling At Work: A Quick Overview This guide covers foam rolling at work with practical tips you can actually use. Whether you are new to foam rolling at work or refining your approach, the sections below dive into the key points. Keep reading to learn the most effective foam rolling at work strategies, the […]
Recess at Work

recess at work: A Quick Overview This guide covers recess at work with practical tips you can actually use. Whether you are new to recess at work or refining your approach, the sections below dive into the key points. Keep reading to learn the most effective recess at work strategies, the common mistakes to avoid, […]
Self-Care: Good for the Body, Good for Business

Self Care For Work From Home: A Quick Overview This guide covers self care for work from home with practical tips you can actually use. Whether you are new to self care for work from home or refining your approach, the sections below dive into the key points. Keep reading to learn the most effective […]