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CROSSFIT ADVANTAGE SELF-CARE RESOURCES & MOVEMENT PREP

SQUAT: How to Improve Squat Mobility

SNATCH: How to Improve Your Mobility & Performance

DEADLIFT: How to Improve Mobility & Protect Low Back

PULL-UPS: How to Protect Your Shoulders & Activate Your Lats

Knee Pain: How to Diagnosis & Treat

Bicep Tendonitis: How to Diagnosis & Treat

Neck Pain: How to Diagnosis & Treat

How to Find & Release Trigger Points

Hip Pain: How to Release & Find Relief Fast

Foot Pain & Immobility: How to Release

Mid-Back Pain: Find Relief Fast Using a Simple Release

Glute & TFL Release for Sore Glutes, Knees, and Low Back

BLOGS, PODCASTS, & SELF-CARE RESOURCES

Meet Dr. Ashley: Our Newest Chiropractic Sports Doctor

By Dr. Annie Armstrong | February 27, 2020

Dr. Ashley Agcaoili was born and raised in Kaneohe on the island of Oahu. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. She then went on to obtain her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree at the University of Western States in Portland, OR. While pursuing her chiropractic degree, she…

How To Prevent Common Injuries In Winter Sports

By Dr. Annie Armstrong | February 12, 2020

When you think winter sports what immediately comes to mind? Skiing and Snowboarding? Absolutely. Those are hugely popular recreation sports in the PNW during the winter months and we see a huge uptick in issues related to hitting the slopes. But we also see a large swing in Wrestling and Basketball injuries as well. On…

Your Fascia: Understanding the Bands That Bind Us Together

By Dr. Lee Schuster | January 28, 2020

According to a great article, “fascia has gone from being a nobody to being the body’s superhero. Fascia is the current biological phenomenon that is receiving long-overdue attention from body workers, athletes, medical professionals, alternative practitioners and now, finally, researchers.” Join the Head 2 Toe Team on the newest podcast on Fascia here: You can…

How Can NRT (Nutrition Response Testing) Help You Uncover Hidden Food Allergies

By Barry Napier | January 8, 2020

Have you ever heard of Nutritional Response Testing? No? It’s one of the newest techniques that Dr. Lee and Dr. Tim have brought to the clinic. Here’s the official breakdown of what NRT is and how it can help you: Nutrition Response Testing is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body in order to determine…

What Causes Low Back Pain?

By Dr. Lee Schuster | December 19, 2019

Have you ever felt like you can hardly sit comfortably all day at work? Does it feel like your back muscles twist and freak out when you lift heavyweights? These triggers and more can translate to low back pain. As we age, tendon elasticity and bone strength tend to decrease. The discs in our spine…

What Should You Expect From a Chiropractic Adjustment?

By Barry Napier | December 11, 2019

When it comes to Chiropractic treatment, the first thing most people think about is a spinal adjustment. An adjustment is the manipulation of the spine or joint using the hands or specialed tools to align, correct, and help restore function. But what should you expect from an adjustment? Some people think it needs to be…

Everything You Need to Know About Treating Plantar Fasciitis

By Barry Napier | November 13, 2019

Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel! In the US, over 2 million patients are treated for this every year.  What is it? Plantar fasciitis occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot becomes irritated and inflamed.  Who gets it? If…

Keto vs Paleo: Which Diet is Better for You?

By Dr. Annie Armstrong | October 30, 2019

Weight Control, Longer Life, Better Performance, and Enhanced Well-being Through the Paleo and Keto Diet Studies show that the most common objective of dieting is for a person to lose excess body fat. But, there are also kinds of diet that are prescribed to achieve a medical objective. While some diets are actually designed and…

How 5 Fundamentals Can Help You Lift More, Look Better, & Stay Bulletproof

By Dr. Annie Armstrong | October 16, 2019

Trуіng tо get a fit, athletic look? Or just lean out, look in shape and feel comfortable in your own skin? The answer is resistance training. But not all programs are created equal. If уоur rеѕіѕtаnсе trаіnіng рrоgrаm іѕn’t реrfоrmіng for уоu, thеrе’ѕ a ѕоlutіоn. Gеt bасk tо basics: give уоur routine a facelift bу…

Do You Really Need to Drink Water All Day to Stay Hydrated?

By Barry Napier | October 9, 2019

Water is life… It’s required by every person to stay alive & satisfy our health needs. This includes our body composition, mental focus, sleep and recovery.  It’s true that water is one of the key elements responsible for human life on earth and is vital for our survival. The human brain is composed of 95% water, lungs…