Matthew

What could be causing my hip pain? The gluteal muscles, commonly known as the glutes, are a group of three muscles - gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimums - that attach from the pelvis and sacrum to the femurs. These muscles are involved in motion at the hip joint, also known as the femoroacetabular joint. Collectively, the gluteal muscles allow for extension, abduction, external rotation and internal rotation. The hip joint connects our legs to our torso. An issue with the muscles here can create an imbalance in the surrounding areas potentially leading to pain spreading to the ankles, knees, hips [...]

Picking the Right Running Shoe The world of running shoes can seem overwhelming, there are so many brands with many different styles and prices of shoes- how are you ever expected to know which show is right for you? Picking the right running shoe might be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. The secret: most running shoes are VERY similar. There are really only a few options that you need to think about when buying your next shoe.  Rule #1: Price is not everything. For the most part, the price reflects how new the shoe is, not how good the [...]