Sitemap - 2023 - Mike's Home Exercise

Bullying the front office is cowardly

Safer hamstring stretching

"empathy training"

Training wheels for the piriformis/sciatica stretch

Driving is the worst

Do we have to write goals?

(We're a) pain (in the ass) scale

It's called a painful arc for a reason

Smoker's physiology

Can I avoid ACL surgery?

How to talk to your doctor

The years after Medicare died

The (un)Health(y) Fair

After rotator cuff surgery: the first 3 months

GD'it! Sit up straight!

Should I have shoulder surgery?

Do I need a "rest day"?

Training on unstable surfaces - legit or bullshit?

I see ghosts...

Bursitis doesn't just happen

Home (dirtbag) exercises

Can you "spot burn" fat?

Is this machine worthless?

How to use a cane, crutch, or walker

Why aren't lumberjacks jacked?

Saving youth sports

Ergonomics for Substack writers (and other desk jockeys)

Avoiding the ER

Stenosis and nerve flossing

Did your doctor touch the area that hurts?

Osteoarthritis; to lift or not to lift

Did Aaron Rodgers do enough "stretching?"

A forgotten gem - 4 way ballerina kicks

Medicare (Dis)Advantage; responses from colleagues

Worker's Compensation

Why do we need a straight knee?

Medicare (Dis)Advantage

Pool therapy

"My grandson wants bigger muscles..."

A review of studies: Stretching before strengthening can decrease gains

Frozen shoulder

We already wear braces - they're called muscles

If we listen to everybody, nothing is safe to eat

Each spinal curve is unique, and why you should know yours

Abdominal training wheels

"Evidence base"... This!

Low back pain in the kitchen, and with the vacuum

Health crossroads

Stretching questions

How to avoid back surgery

"Moisture wicking" is bullshit

Fibromyalgia

PTs polled trust less than 50% of other PTs or doctors

Tennis/golfer's elbow

More weight loss questions

Pull up training wheels

Weight loss questions answered

Children with Down Syndrome are not "stubborn"

Electrical muscle stimulation

How am I doing?!?!

Partial knee replacements, and synovitis

Best exercises to avoid seeing "Us"

Beer can help you gain muscle

Do you want surgery?

"Mills," vs a 6 month wait

Sciatica

Your strengthening needs an iron supplement

Chin tucks: Magic cure or Bullshit?

O Canada

Anterior pelvic tilt

Best postural exercises

Knee cap pain

The health benefits of social interactions

Fitness benefits of water sports

Horse people

How to avoid meniscus surgery

Twitter, MD

How I fixed my rotator cuff tear and avoided surgery

How to treat "pulled" muscles

Tripping the green fantastic

One of my favorites...the 4 way resisted walk

The strength of a mother's back

Link between jiu jitsu leverage and injury leverage

Animals don't diet

Animals don't stretch before working out

Monkeys don't do rotator cuff exercises

Carnivores eat protein after working out

Those damn hamstrings...

No posture is perfect

"Sticks and stones..."

You're a pain in the neck

Stop giving your body the same exercise stimulus

How to stop limping

Muscle size does not always equal strength

Artificial Intelligence was given the wrong name

We're supposed to act like Spock, not Dr. McCoy, in scientific inquiry.

Substack's "Notes" is the new social media platform

The unappreciated genius of Mike Judge

Can't lift your arm?

Return of the Scarlet Letter

What to expect in rehab after orthopedic surgery

Pickleball Nazis

Don't be afraid of jerks at the gym

Forest Health

Plantar fasciitis

Marrying into the New Mexican family

Your balance computer

The logistical nightmare that is commercial downhill skiing

Shoulder pain eased by Leukotape

Don't be afraid to question your medical care

Polyester dress codes

Are pelvic tilts worthless?

Don't feed the white plates

A letter to my teenage boys

Stop doing straight elbow lateral raises

Why do you have 2 insurances and a co-pay???

Biceps pain is caused by poor shoulder mechanics, not bicep curls

An Interview with Sue Hutchison

How NOT to open a Physical Therapy clinic (or other business)

What is the best exercise for ____________?

An Interview with Traci Reindle

Best weightlifting advice for the teenagers in your life

Physical Therapy rooms are Catholic confessionals

Rotator cuff muscles are less important than the latissimus for shoulder health

What is "toe walking" in kids, and why does it happen?

Some retired men act like 2 year old boys

The hard truth about the lack of progress stretching kids with disabilities

Sorry Jimmy Dore, Medicare For All will not work

Chiropractors...I was taught to hate them

Why haven't you seen your own xrays?

Don't sit like a lady

Defending doctors first, and then we'll talk about the system

Can we bridge religion and evolution?

The SI joint

Some Physical Therapists are lazy

Why has vitamin D still not been added to US health recommendations for Covid-19?

Tom Brady was a Masshole

Parents - prevent your kids' sport injuries with these simple exercises

Flattery will get you nowhere...well maybe a little

I'm enjoying my diminished returns

Please help; smart-assed reader poll

I wasn't following my own advice about low back pain

Are straight leg raises bad for you?

Does anyone give a shit?

Some stretches cause athletic injuries

When a higher body fat percentage helps you in rehab

People with more body fat are built for survival

Why I never tried anabolic steroids

Hey, what do those gauges on the exercise equipment mean?

Exercises to decrease back pain

We had it wrong...stop stretching your low back pain

The Benefits of Standing Exercises vs Machines

What piece of home exercise equipment should I buy?

USA vs USSR Sport Science

The anti- fitness industry rant!

How are the other rock stars still with us?!?!

How much protein do you need?