Sports Medicine Solutions

02/13/2026

Pain is scary. But does it mean injury…not always. That is the frustrating part. Sometimes the nervous system thinks it’s at risk based on past experience/trauma or anticipation.

I don’t want you to knowingly take a risk and end up hurt. But what I do want is for you to gauge. Here are some easy guidelines to start deciphering the difference between warning pain and injury pain.

-Is it pain on/pain off? When you put the load down/stop the movement, does the pain subside in a few seconds? Probably a warning

-History of injury? Recovered from a recent injury the be way more cautious. Injury a long time ago, probably more of a warning

-Is the pain spreading/radiating? Definitely risky.

-Are you having pain the next day where it was during the workout? Definitely a risk.

There is a lot of nuance to managing pain and injury so at the end of the day, be cautious and make the pain prove it’s not injury. As always, if you are unsure seek out a professional opinion. The goal should be to train hard but also safely.

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01/31/2026

Working through or around an injury can be some of the most frustrating situations. Often times are mine tells us we should be able to do something and when we can’t because the body says no, then wheels start to come off.

Learning how to modify any one or multiple variables so you can still improve and rehab the injury while protecting it is key to consistent growth.

The right answer is almost never: rest completely. Even if you have had a catastrophic injury that requires surgery, there is still work that can be done on the rest of the body while doing rehab or protecting the injured area.

This concept goes not only for lifting but also for overuse injuries often seen in conditioning. Maybe you’re dealing with an Achilles issue that pops up after 4 miles. That doesn’t mean that you run 3.99 miles and then stop. One strategy I would offer is to back down to 2 miles of running and then hop on the bike to finish the conditioning. We finish the session with isometric or eccentric loading for the Achillies. That means that we aren’t pushing the injury threshold, but we are still loading the Achillies. Your engine also continues to grow because you are putting in good zone work.

Figuring out how to do this sometimes takes input or outside perspective so please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help you!

01/20/2026

Grip based carries like farmers and frame can be especially hard not only because they’re moving event but also because everybody’s main concern it’s just holding onto the bar.

I know that sounds silly… But there are a couple of tricks that can help make gripping the bar easier, and if you can standardize these, it will make reputable. Strong runs easier to accomplish.

- hand placement is key. Making sure to grab just slightly behind the center of the handle will help to have the weight “fall forward” meaning that you’re chasing it not pulling you backwards.

- instead of grabbing the bar with your wrist straight over top of it, try caulking, your hand, 30 to 40° in close your fingers around the bar, and then as you stand up, let the handle twist into your grip and calluses.

-when you go to stand up, make sure that you treat it like a trap Barr dead lift. Ankles in line with hands that way as you stand up, the weight will rock less.

- training these events also has the added benefit of simply improving your grip strength which cannot be stressed enough both in sports and for life in general

if you need help with specific cues or ensuring everything is lined up right, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

12/21/2025

Carrying implements are tough. You want to be quick but a lot of times being quick comes at the cost of technique. Below are some easy pointers to help lock in the foundation so there is less guesswork.

-An empty yoke when picked should be 6in off the grind. As the weight goes up you’ll want that buffer gap

- the cross bar should sit on your shoulders between a high bar and low bar position. We want to make the most of your trap shelf

- Hand placement should be on the upright vs cross bar. This will allow you to push into the yoke to minimize swing back and forth.

- Rotate your elbows up to make more of a shelf for the bar to rest on. Adjust hand placement for this too.

- Loading, you can load 4 identical plates, 1 on each corner OR 2 plates with 1 in diagonal corners. You will be able to do more than you think so makes sure the weight is challenging…but doable.

It sounds like a lot but the more clearly you practice the foundation, the easier comp day is.

10/31/2025

The Combo Rack! Standard for powerlifters but can be intimidating for other lifters. It’s a versatile piece of specialty equipment that has a few adjustments you can make.

Today I want to show you how to adjust the rack height. In competition his allows for the perfect set up matched to the individual lifter without stripping weight off. It also an help training partners work easier together.

In this video I show adjustments during bench but it’s the same for squat even though the bar is on a different level.

Stay tuned for more tips on how to use equipment! Reach out if we can help you!

10/12/2025

Keg carries are TOUGH! Here are 2 ways I like to attack them.

Low carry: typically use this for: going for distance or it’s a weight you can’t keep in the high carry. Fast and efficient.

High carry: if you have to load it, this is the move. It’s a little longer at the beginning but way easier at the end. The other time to use this is for speed. This position will allow you to sprint.

Either way it is not a row off the ground, it is a RDL. Also, the carry should be a row. DO NOT rely on your biceps to curl a heavy keg then hold it.

Pick the technique that works best and is quickest for you. If you have any questions, please reach out!

08/29/2025

I had a crazy exciting competition last weekend and ended up earning 2nd place!

I set some great PRs and as always learned a lot!

4reps 285 # log clean and press /60sec 🥉
40sec 50ft 700 # yoke into 300 # sandbag PR &🥈
605 axle deadlift 55lbs PR!!! Tied for 🥈
Sandbag to shoulder 2x 310 # 1x 275 # PR &🥈
15x 505 # yoke squat PR & 🥇

It was an unexpected result but I worked for every rep so I couldn’t be happier. As always we were cutting up as competitors and cheering each other on which is what I love about this sport!

I wouldn’t be able to do this without the support of , she is always there to remind me, I can do this! has taught me and pushed me to reach my best and still expects me to grow…which is invaluable, thank you! The athletes associated with put on great performances and we had a lot of fun!

Looking forward to the show next year !

11/02/2024

Knowledge drop: How does fascia affect your range of motion?

Your soft tissue includes layers of everything from skin to muscles, fat and fascia. How well those layers slide across each other dictates how well you can move.

Adhesions, history of injuries and lack of hydration can prevent smooth sliding of those layers. Using range of motion and staying hydrated can make a huge difference is how well these layers interact.

History of injury can lead to scaring down both directly from healing but also from not using full ROM causing adhesions between layers. Myofascial release techniques can necessarily break up fibrous tissue. What it does is help make the motion better and use available sliding more efficient.

DM us if we can help you move better!

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07/13/2024

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06/16/2024

Every coach has told you to train through full range of motion…. This is your sign to listen to them!

If you are training to be strong for life or competition, hit full ROM! Life doesn’t always let us work in the easy range so our training needs to match.

Example-if you want to squat full depth for a comp or just to pick a box off the ground you need to have access to 2 things-the ROM and the ability to produce power in that position.

If you’re having trouble getting into position or expressing strength shoot us a DM!

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