San Diego Hikes

San Diego county is home to a diverse outdoor environment which means a variety of hiking trails for veterans and newcomers to enjoy. In today’s post we’ll be showcasing some amazing hiking locales in the San Diego area of varying sights and difficulties for all to enjoy. So put on your adventure gear and get ready for some fantastic sights.

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Shoutout SoCal Feature

…everything I do is meant to inform the people I work with about their bodies, why they’re experiencing pain or discomfort, what factors may be affecting their experiences, and how we can work well together. My management plans and programs are catered to the individual in order to meet their goals. Some people seek me out to resolve pain, but most people have bigger goals in mind – pain or discomfort tends to be the limiting factor for those bigger goals.

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USA Powerlifting: About

The USAPL is responsible for the organization of athletes at a competitive level, the regulation of the type of lifting discipline (Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift), and the enforcement of drug-free competition. The USAPL organizes competitions at a national level and coordinates with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) for championships at the international level as well.

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New Partnership: San Diego Legion

As a sports chiropractor for the Legion, I spend time interacting with the players over at the Legion HQ to assess the needs of the team and help them perform at their absolute best. Like all sports, musculoskeletal injuries and wear are common for these high caliber athletes which chiropractors are specially equipped to deal with as well as improving the efficiency at which the body can operate.

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New Service: Spinal Decompression

Spinal Decompression can be a used to effectively manage spinal nerve pain in cases of disc herniations, sciatica, and even advanced arthritis. The modality works by stretching the spine in a controlled manner to create negative pressure and space, allowing the spinal discs to heal more efficiently and diminishing the perception of pain.

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We Have Moved!

Our much anticipated move has taken place! As of this last Monday, April 19th, we are 100% operational out of our new office at 560 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach CA 92075.

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Move In Day! (Tentative)

We are super excited to announce that our official move in day will be April 15th!

As our build-out progresses, we may be starting at our new location sooner (or later) than that day. If we have the opportunity to start operating out of our new home before then, we would definitely take advantage! If there is a delay to our timeline, we can be flexible to make sure our new home is exactly how we want it.

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New Partnership: Animal Pak

The effectiveness of AnimalPak’s supplements make them a favorite among strength sport legends such as Dan Green (an Elite American powerlifter and one of the fittest male athletes in the world) and Dr. Stefanie Cohen (25x World Record powerlifter and a Physical Therapist!) who both aim to get extra out of their workout when they really need to push their limits.

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Treatment Spotlight: Intro to Spinal Manipulation

Spinal manipulations are very safe when performed by trained professionals such as chiropractors, and while little risk does exist it’s on a case by case basis that your chiropractor will assess you if spinal manipulations are suited for your needs.

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Buyer's Guide: A7 Strongwear

Our office works with many powerlifters and weightlifters who may be familiar with this brand, but for those of you who even casually lift or are thinking about taking your training more seriously, keep reading! Take a look at some top quality lifting gear, and a personal favorite of Dr. Raines - Strongwear A7.

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Meet Our SDSU Athletic Training Interns!

We are SUPER excited to announce our partnership with San Diego State University’s Athletic Training program and, as a result, we will be welcoming two Athletic Training interns to our office! Continue reading to meet our two interns that will be a part of our family for this semester.

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Treatment Spotlight: Blood Flow Restriction

BFR follows this basic principle and allows you to create artificial instances of hypoxia by restricting the flow of blood to a part of the body and perform lower intensity exercises with high repetition that results in the same effects as high intensity exercise.

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4 Health Benefits for Blood Donors

On top of the positive impact donors have on their communities, did you know that donors may experience health benefits of their own? In this week’s post we’ll be taking a look at the health benefits of donating blood and what it could mean for you.

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FREE Resources for Rugby Players, Coaches, and Support Staff

Whether you’re a new person to rugby, a player, coach, or any medical staff involved in the sports world, stay tuned because there’s a good amount of resources to be used here to learn.

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Buyer's Guide: How to Pick a Massage Gun

Massage guns offer a good option for self-treatment via a handheld device that can be adjusted to different speeds that allows you to work on some of your “sticky” muscles. Some types of massage guns even come with multiple attachments that range for a more pointed massage, or a rounder smoother massage. So many models exist so we’ll be breaking down what to look for at different price points!

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