Author: Ann Wendel

Why Are My Hamstrings Always Tight?
My hamstrings are always so tight. I stretch them every day, but I don’t seem to be making any progress. They seem to be much tighter since I had my first baby last year. Sometimes I even get pain that...
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Is Lifting Weights With Scoliosis Safe?
If you've been diagnosed with scoliosis, you might be wondering if there are movements or exercises you need to avoid, and what you can do to stay safe and continue training. Or perhaps you're a personal trainer and have a client with...
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Proper Core Training: How To Connect Your Core and Pelvic Floor
What does it mean to "integrate the core" or to "connect" your diaphragm and pelvic floor? What is a Connection Breath? Why is this so important? [tweetable]A strong, properly functioning core is the foundation to all healthy, pain-free movement. However,...
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What Can I Do About My Sore Elbow?
Hi Ann, I’ve been dealing with pain in my elbow for about 2 months. I recently started to play tennis twice a week, and I notice that it hurts during my backhand. My elbow is tender right on the bone,...
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What Can I Do About My Lower Back Pain?
Low back pain is the most common reason given by patients who visit a physical therapist or chiropractor, and it is the second most common reason for which patients seek a consultation with a primary care physician. Up to 85 percent of people will experience an episode of...
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Do Deep Squats Cause Knee Pain?
Chances are you've heard this warning before "Don't squat past parallel! Deep squats are bad for your knees!" If you have, maybe it's left you wondering whether you should heed it, or ignore it. After all, you ask, isn't the human...
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Why Do My Hips Pop And Snap?
Hi Ann! Thanks for your article on cracking knees. I have a question about strange popping/snapping sensations in my hip. I have a problem that occurs occasionally with a weird feeling of a tendon or muscle rubbing over my hip joint...
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Why Do I Pee When I Work Out?
Do you dread doing box jumps, double unders, or even deadlifts because they make you leak? If so, you're not alone. Recently, there has been a lot more talk in gyms about the issue of incontinence, and I am happy to...
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Why Is My Shoulder Blade Grinding, Popping, and Feeling Achy?
Hi Ann! I’ve been having trouble with my shoulder for a few weeks and don’t know what’s going on. I have a deep, aching pain around my shoulder blade, and my shoulder blade grinds and pops when I move my...
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