Whenever we start with a new client for Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT), we always spend time upfront going over their expectations and what they want to accomplish with their sessions. Sometimes a client’s goals have to do with resolving a specific pain or symptom, such as tightness in the low Read more
Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT) is well-known to help with pain, tight muscles, achy joints, and overall feelings of weakness, but there are some less-common reasons that many people do MAT, too. Truth be told, MAT affects more than just your muscles and joints; it also affects your nervous system including Read more
Tight muscles are one of the most common complaints people have. While there are an endless number of gadgets and modalities to loosen tight muscles, none of them are actually addressing the real issue. Unfortunately, what this means for so many people is they can create a short-term change in Read more
When you think of a great athlete, what are some of the attributes that come to mind? Speed? Quickness? Strength? Power? Elasticity? Endurance? Agility? Coordination? Balance? Mobility? Skill? Each of these components are necessary to some degree in order to be a great athlete, but there is one thing underlying Read more
You may have heard of Muscle Activation Techniques®, also known as MAT®, but how do you know if it is right for you? If you have tried other forms of body work such as massage, chiropractic, stretching, and even physical therapy, you may be thinking, “Do I need to just Read more
Running used to be one of the most uncomfortable things for me to do. My feet would hurt. My hips would hurt. My hamstrings and back would tighten up. My right shoulder would start to get this pinching pain that would go up into my neck. And my calves would Read more
Let’s get something straight from the get go… Your body needs to compensate. Now, we know you have been told that compensation is a bad thing. We know you have seen that therapist or trainer who told you to do specific corrective exercises to get rid of compensations you have. Read more
Your car’s dashboard is one of the most useful ways to know what is going on with your car. Need to know how much gas you have? Check the dashboard. Want to know how fast you are going? Check the dashboard. Interested in seeing how many miles you’ve put on Read more
Do you have weak ankles? Do your ankles give out or roll often? Have you sprained one or both of your ankles multiple times? Do your calves, shin muscles, and arches often feel tight or sore? If so, you have likely been told that you have ankle weakness and then Read more
IT band pain and tightness are extremely common symptoms among those who are active as well as those who are sedentary. The IT band, located along the outside of your legs, often gets blamed for knee pain, hip pain, and back pain when it tightens up. Often, the popular remedy Read more