How to Get a Trapezius Knot Release
Productivity is important, but it can be harder than it needs to be when you’re experiencing sore, stiff neck, shoulder, and back muscles. If you are like many of us...
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What is IT Band Pain and How do I Fix it?
Iliotibial band pain (or IT band pain) is a condition that causes lateral knee pain (pain on the outside of the knee). While it is often thought of as an overuse...
How to Improve Lower Back Pain When Cycling
Aletha Health’s Founder, Christine Koth, MPT was featured in Bicycling Magazine’s latest article on lower back pain when cycling. This is a common injury experienced by cyclists, yet it can be...
Deep Dive into the Anatomy of the Hip Flexor Muscles
For those of you that love to get deep into the details, you will love this section. As an anatomy geek myself, I can’t help but get excited about this...
What causes hip pain when standing up after sitting?
Key Points In This Article: Prolonged sitting creates muscle imbalances around the hip joint. The hip flexors and adductors shorten, while the glutes, hamstrings, and abductors become overstretched. This creates...
8 Symptoms of a Twisted Pelvis
Key Points In This Article: Tight hip flexor muscles are often the hidden culprit behind back, hip, and knee pain. When muscles like the iliopsoas become chronically tight (often from...