Why your Cortisone Injection Failed You
Why your Cortisone Injection Failed You When you have joint pain that won’t go away, especially after trying lots of physical therapy, your doctor might recommend you get a cortisone shot. Cortisone shots are often prescribed for things like back pain, bursitis, bulging discs, cartilage tears, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and many other conditions that are perceived […]
Are you overdoing it on “Vitamin I”?
A few weeks ago, I asked a new client what he had already tried for his back pain. He surprised me by replying with “Vitamin I.” He could see I was puzzled, so he quickly clarified — Ibuprofen. It’s the first I’d heard of this term, but is it NOT the first time I’ve heard […]
Getting and Staying Fit when you’re Over 50
The importance of being healthy and fit has taken center stage these last 18 months, but especially for the over 50 crowd. Most people aged 50+ who want to get and stay fit struggle, because what might work for someone in their 20’s or 30’s just doesn’t make sense for them in their 50’s. As […]
FREE Getting Fit After 50 Masterclass – Join us LIVE via Zoom
Most people aged 50+ who want to get and stay fit struggle – because what might work for someone in their 20’s – just doesn’t make sense for them in their 50’s Alec Liberman, functional strength coach and owner of On Target Fitness – and Dr. Carrie Jose, back pain specialist and owner of CJ […]
Should Age be a Reason to Avoid Certain Activities?
We’re continuing with our topic of the month – Getting Fit After 50 – and people have been asking me… Are there certain types of exercise I should avoid once I hit a certain age? The short answer is no. Most of our clients are over the age of 50 and they do everything from […]
Tips to Avoid Injury When You’re Over 50
Most of our clients are aged 50 or above, and staying as active as possible while they age is a big priority for them. As we get older, our bodies do need more care and maintenance to not only age well but avoid injury. Here are some of my top tips I like to give […]
Should you Rest when your Back Hurts?
Back pain is the most common type of problem we see here in our office. And the number one question I get from people who’ve hurt their back is, “should I rest until it feels better?” The short answer is “no.” But I understand why this is confusing. It’s scary to move, or know which […]
Shoulder Injuries after Vaccination? What to look for
Shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (otherwise known as “SIRVA”) is a rare, but possible occurrence when you get any vaccine. SIRVA happens when a vaccine is injected into the capsule of your shoulder joint instead of your deltoid muscle. It can also occur if the needle being used is not the correct length for […]
Why Proper Breathing is Essential for Good Core Strength
When I’m working with clients, one of the most common things I see when someone is having trouble engaging their core is that they tend to hold their breath. Why is this important? Because breathing properly allows you to activate your deep core – and good activation of your deep core is essential if you […]
Five Reasons People over 40 are doing Pilates
Recently, Pilates has been gaining popularity with folks over age 40. Why? Well, let’s take a look at the history. It was first created by Joseph Pilates almost 100 years ago, who suffered from asthma, rickets, and rheumatic fever. When traditional exercise systems failed him, he turned to anatomy books and became obsessed with the […]
