​​Recently, I just completed a certification course looking into the most recent and evidence based ways to treat low back and neck pain! In doing this, I earned my certification in Orthopedic excellence of the spine. During the course we discussed ways to group patients into different categories based on their pain so we can best treat them with specific techniques and exercises! 

If you are someone that falls into one of the four categories listed below, I believe we can help you reduce your pain and get you back to doing the things you love to do! 

1) Low back pain or neck pain with mobility deficits: 
This category is for people who are suffering from either low back or neck pain that are also experiencing trouble with turning your head, bending forward to touch your toes, or twisting to reach for objects. Typically, the pain is localized to either your low back or neck region and does not radiate or linger into other areas of your body such as your legs or arms. 

2) Low back pain or neck pain with coordination deficits: 
This category is for people who have a difficult time contracting certain muscles in either the low back or neck that are responsible for stabilizing the spine. Typically we see this in patients who have just experienced a car accident. In the neck region, this is associated with whiplash that many would get from an impact collision. If you are someone who has recently been through an accident and has since been experiencing low back or neck pain then this category is something you may fall into! 

3) Low back or neck pain with radicular symptoms: 
This category is for people who experience low back pain or neck pain that is radiating into your arms or legs. Typically, the feeling is described as "numbness or tingling" and can be very debilitating. Some people may only experience these symptoms in the arms or legs and may not even report low back pain or neck pain. If you think this is something you are experiencing then this is likely resulting from a compressed nerve. But don't worry, we can help you with this! 

4) Neck pain with headaches: 
Many times, headaches can result from increased tension in the muscles located in the neck and/or shoulder region. Headaches can also be associated with increased stress levels and prolonged postures during the day. If you are someone who experiences headaches throughout the day, it could be a result of something going on in your neck. 

If back pain prevents you from doing the stuff you love text BACKSCREEN TO 845-225-2000 and claim one of our 10 free back screens! ​

​Tony talks about his 5 Running Essentials.  In this episode he talks about 5 items he uses everyday for running.  Here are 5 quick running essentials that you should be using!

1. Shoes are definitely essential when it comes to running, you want to make sure you have comfortable shoes!  Tony uses Hoka Arahi and Nike Vomero running shoes.  These are 2 shoes he is rotating with for training.  
2. A running watch is great to have to track the time, heart rate and pace!  Tony likes to use a garmin forerunner watch that tracks a whole lot of data, heart rate,and his pace.  Another option is just an old school casio watch that just records the time! (www.garmin.com)
3. A good pair of shorts is needed for running!  Tony likes to wear the Tracksmith session shorts.  They are comfortable, sweat doesn’t stay on them, no chaffing and you can wear them around all day if you wanted! https://www.tracksmith.com 
4. Sunglasses are great to have when you are on a run so that you can see if it's a sunny day!  Tony uses a $25 pair from a company called Goodr.  They are nice because if they break it was only a $25 pair of sunglasses compared to $150 ones!  They have polarized options, different lens/frame colors and styles!  https://goodr.com 
5. Lastly, you want to make sure you have a good comfortable pair of socks on while running!  On amazon there is a really great 12 pack of socks for under $15!  They are made by a company called Bering. https://www.amazon.com/BERING-Athletic-Quarter-Running-Training/dp/B076FRJTY9/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?keywords=bering+socks+men&qid=1660833560&sprefix=bering%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1 

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Tony gets a lot of questions whether he does strength, resistance or weight training as a runner and triathlete.  In this episode he talks about strength, resistance and endurance training for athletes.  Here are 5 quick benefits of why you should be doing that if you are a runner or triathlete!

• The biggest reason you should do this is because it can prevent injury and give you proper form.  It will prevent any muscle imbalances and or discrepancies whenever you step with your right, left foot or swing one of your arms-stuff like that!

 

• It will improve your running economy and help make you an efficient runner.  

 

• If you lift weights you will get faster.  So by lifting weights you will increase your power output.  This will make you able to generate more force while you are running.  This will make you faster!

 

• You will maintain fitness longer as you age!  That means you will detrain faster by being stronger as you get older.  

 

• Strength training will make you stay leaner.  The calories you are going to burn and more muscle mass you will have.  Overall you will be leaner from lifting as opposed to endurance training like swimming or running all the time.

 

•  Along with that the type of lifts you do if you do multi joint lifts such as, a deadlift, a power clean.  Those will benefit you more so rather than doing an isolated movement like a one body part movement!