Sock Doc: Knee Pain & Injuries – Natural Treatment & Prevention

In this video I discuss common knee injuries, problems and complaints that many athletes have. Along with UNC’s 2011 Men’s National Championship soccer midfielder, G.A. Long, I describe how many athletes have knee pain due to pelvic and lower back problems, as well as foot problems. Aside from direct impact and trauma, often knee pain isn’t coming from the exact spot the discomfort may be felt. You may have to investigate an area distant from the knee joint to help resolve your knee pain. If you truly want to become a “specialist” in a joint such as the knee – you have to look at how the knee is influenced by other areas of the body, not just what is going on in the knee. This video also talks about common trigger points you can look for to treat to help improve or resolve your knee pain as well as how stress – of any type – can create or provoke knee pain. Enjoy!

Sock Doc: Trigger Point Video – Natural Treatment & Prevention

This video goes along with the article: “Trigger Point Therapy – A Powerful Tool to Treat & Prevent Injuries

Sock Doc: Natural Treatment & Prevention of Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain, & Sciatica

In this video I discuss piriformis syndrome, low back pain, and “sciatic pain”, which is often not true sciatica, but another type of pain known as sclerotenogeous pain. Many athletes suffer from hip pain and back pain. Hip flexion problems are very common in runners and those who use their bodies to jump and kick. Extension-type pains can be an issue with these athletes too, and especially with cyclists. [Read more...]

Sock Doc: Treatment & Prevention of Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles Tendonitis is a pain in the Achilles tendon often where it attaches to the heel bone. In this video I discuss the reasons for Achilles tendonitis – calf problems, anaerobic excess, improper footwear – as well as treatments you may want to consider, including those you should avoid such as stretching and orthotics.

Sock Doc: Treatment & Prevention of Shin Splints

Sock Doc video on shin splints treatment and prevention. For the post, click here.

Sock Doc Video: Treatment & Prevention of ITB Syndrome

ITB Syndrome is a common and quite painful leg/knee injury that can leave runners, triathletes, and even cyclists out of commission for months.  It often presents itself as pain on the outside of the leg, typically near the lower part of the knee. In this video Sock Doc discusses the reasons for ITBS – muscle imbalances, anaerobic excess, improper footwear -  as well as  treatments you may want to consider, including those you should avoid such as icing, stretching, and orthotics.

Sex and the Triathlon Marriage

Can a triathlon marriage survive the strain of too much training by one spouse? The creator of this video is Bill Katovsky, founder of Tri-Athlete magazine, two-time Hawaii Ironman finisher, and author of several books, including his most recent one, “Return to Fitness: Getting Back in Shape After Injury, Illness, or Prolonged Inactivity.” See his blog on minimalist and barefoot running shoes at Zero-Drop.

Sock Doc: Treatment & Prevention of Plantar Fasciitis

In this video I talk about common reasons for plantar fasciitis, how conventional medicine treats the problem, and how I address the foot pain with  less invasive therapies, often leading to a faster recovery with significantly less chance of the pain returning.

MovNat – Erwan Le Corre – The Workout The World Forgot

Great video to watch of Erwan Le Corre gracefully using his environment as a flowing workout.
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The Barefoot Professor

Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman has ditched his trainers and started running barefoot. His research shows that barefoot runners, who tend to land on their fore-foot, generate less impact shock than runners in sports shoes who land heel first. This makes barefoot running comfortable and could minimize running-related injuries. Read more here. The original research is here.