by Andy Cook | Oct 10, 2024 | Hip Pain, Lifestyle and Habits, Low Back Pain
Hip mobility is essential for everything from daily activities like walking and sitting to performance in sports, yoga, and other physical activities. Stiffness or limited range of motion in the hips can lead to discomfort and even injury. In this ever-evolving blog...
by Andy Cook | Aug 23, 2024 | Golf Health, Hip Pain, Lifestyle and Habits
In today’s session, we’re diving deep into hip external rotation, focusing on the 90/90 stretch—a foundational position that offers immense benefits for improving your hip mobility. This stretch, when combined with PAILs and RAILs, can help you gain significant...
by Andy Cook | Aug 15, 2024 | Lifestyle and Habits
Starting your day with movement can make all the difference, especially when it comes to keeping your joints healthy and mobile. The Controlled Articular Rotations (CARS) routine is a fantastic way to ensure every joint in your body is moved through its full range of...
by Andy Cook | Nov 24, 2023 | Low Back Pain
Why Won’t This Frustrating Low Back Pain Go Away?! We just had a patient come in the other day, telling Dr. Brandon, “I was laying on my back, not wanting to move, wondering why this back pain won’t go away. It’s really frustrating!” There are a lot of reasons...
by Andy Cook | Aug 4, 2024 | Lifestyle and Habits, Low Back Pain
Low back pain and limited flexibility in the lumbar spine can significantly affect your daily life. At Twin Cities Movement, we focus on improving the function and health of the lumbar spine through targeted exercises. Today, we’re going to delve into a technique...
by Andy Cook | Jul 26, 2024 | Lifestyle and Habits, Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common issue that many people face, often exacerbated by movements like bending. One of the key components in addressing this issue is understanding lumbar flexion and its role in maintaining a healthy back. At Twin Cities Movement, we frequently...
by Andy Cook | Jul 18, 2024 | Golf Health, Lifestyle and Habits
When you think about workouts, your mind might go straight to biceps, abs, or legs. But what about your fingers and wrists? Whether you’re a manual therapist, a musician, or someone who spends hours typing, your hands deserve just as much attention as the rest of your...
by Andy Cook | Jul 11, 2024 | Lifestyle and Habits
When you think about workouts, your mind might go straight to biceps, abs, or legs. But what about your fingers and wrists? Whether you’re a manual therapist, a musician, or someone who spends hours typing, your hands deserve just as much attention as the rest of your...
by Andy Cook | May 24, 2024 | Hip Pain, Low Back Pain
Are you among the many who’ve experienced that twinge in your back when bending forward to tie your shoe or lifting something from the floor? If so, you’re not alone. Low back pain or sciatica are common issues that affect people of all ages and...
by Andy Cook | Feb 23, 2024 | Lifestyle and Habits, Low Back Pain
How Your Daily Life is Affected by Back Pain Maybe you can relate to this story about how back pain affects your daily life. It’s been a busy morning, getting things together to drop the kids off at school, rushing to make sure they have a good breakfast, maybe even...
by Andy Cook | Jan 3, 2024 | Hip Pain, Lifestyle and Habits, Low Back Pain
Is My Hip Pain Sciatica? Someone came in last week and told Dr. Brandon about their hip pain. “It shot down the leg into my heel! It almost dropped me to my knees!” This kind of radiating symptom occurs often in both hip and low back pain. It’s often called sciatica,...
