The Stretch Doc

01/07/2026

Many running injuries don’t start where the pain shows up. Limited ankle mobility is one of the most common issues I see in runners dealing with Achilles tightness, calf soreness, and even knee or hip pain.

In this short video, I’ll show you:
• Why ankle mobility matters for runners
• How to quickly check your own ankle motion

This is for runners of all levels — road or trail — looking to stay healthy and consistent.

01/05/2026

How are you starting your 2026?
If tying your shoes already hurts your low back, it’s time to change the plan—not just push through the pain.

Movement should feel strong, easy, and confident, not restricted and painful. Let’s start the year by fixing the root cause, not chasing symptoms.

📍 Henderson, NV
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12/18/2025

Rolling through December, Stay In Balance for the Holidays Schedule Today!

12/11/2025

Here we go! Keep your body in Balance and in its best form.

12/10/2025

Get your Christmas 🎄 Package Deals.

12/09/2025

Christmas Recovery Special: 4 Sessions to Start 2026 Feeling New

Lock in 4 tailored sessions at special Christmas pricing before they expire and start 2026 feeling better, not stiffer.

-Closed 1/2 day - Dec. 24th
Closed 25th and 26th
Closed 1/2 day - Dec. 31st
Closed January 1st, 2026

Hello Everyone!

The holidays are great… until your back, hips, or neck remind you how much stress, travel, and long days at work actually cost your body.

This Christmas, I’m offering something simple and actually useful for you (and the people you care about):

🎄 Christmas Recovery Packages – Limited Holiday Pricing

Option 1 – 4 × 30-Minute Tune-Up Sessions – $397* (reg. $600)

Perfect for:
-Quick alignment + stretch tune-ups
-Busy schedules that need a fast reset
-Patients who want maintenance care without committing to long visits

Option 2 – 4 × 60-Minute Deep Recovery Sessions – $597* (reg. $960)

Ideal for:
-Chronic tightness or stubborn problem areas
-Runners, lifters, golfers, and active adults who need full-body reset work
-Those who like us to take our time and really work through fascia, joints, and mobility

These packages offer significant savings compared to booking one session at a time – it’s the lowest per-visit cost I offer all year.

You can use these packages for:
-Yourself
-A spouse or family member
-Or split them within the same household (great for active families)

*Package Expiration: All sessions must be used by February 28, 2026.

Who It’s For: Existing patients only – this is a thank-you for trusting me
with your care.

How to Grab Your Christmas Package

Simply reply to this email with “30-MINUTE PACKAGE” or “60-MINUTE PACKAGE” (or “BOTH” if you want to stack them), and I’ll take care of the rest.

You can also scheduled online at the button and look for Christmas Special Package 30 or 60 minutes.

We’ll get your sessions on the schedule and map out how to use your visits wisely between now and the end of February.

The start of a new year is always easier when your body isn’t already behind.

If it’s been a while since you’ve been in, or if you’ve been “just dealing with it,” this is a smart way to get back on track, save money, and give your 2026 body a better foundation.

Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Dr. John Vigil
The Stretch Doc
702-465-1733 • thestretchdoc.com (http://www.thestretchdoc.com)

P.S. These Christmas packages will expire February 28, 2026, and once the holiday pricing is gone, we’re back to normal rates.
- Christmas Special ends Dec. 31, 2025.

If you know you’ll need care anyway, this is the time to lock it in.

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11/17/2025

Here are clear red flags for runners with suspected ITBS—any of these mean it’s time to get evaluated:
Progressive pain or gait change
The pain starts earlier each run, lingers after, wakes you at night, or makes you limp/alter form.
No improvement in 10–14 days
You’ve tried smart load tweaks and basic hip work, but symptoms aren’t settling.
Focal bony tenderness or hop pain
A pinpoint ache on bone and pain with a single-leg hop can indicate a stress injury, not simple ITBS—needs imaging.
Mechanical knee symptoms
Locking, catching, true giving-way, or rapid swelling after a specific incident—this isn’t classic ITBS and warrants assessment.
- ⭐️Henderson/Las Vegas runners—book an ITBS Runner Eval with theStretchDoc. We’ll confirm the diagnosis, check hip control/stride mechanics, and map a safe return-to-run.

11/13/2025

Let’s get you moving well again
(30-minute tune-up invitation)

Hello!!

It’s been a while since I’ve seen you in the office, and I’ve been thinking about how you’re moving, feeling, and keeping up with daily life lately.

Most people wait until pain forces them back in. My goal is to help you stay ahead of that.

For a limited time, I’m setting aside a small number of
30-minute “Re-Start Sessions” specifically for patients who haven’t been in for at least 6 months.

During this visit we will:
- Check how your spine, joints, and fascia are moving now
- Revisit any old problem areas and see what’s changed
- Update your game plan: adjustments, stretches, and home exercises

There is no charge for this visit for eligible patients — it’s simply my way of helping you reset and decide whether now is the right time to restart care or fine-tune a few things.

If you’d like to claim one of these spots:

Email thestretchdoc@gmail.com with “I’m in” and your best days/times, or

Call/text the office at 702-465-1733 and ask for a “Re-Start Session.”

These sessions are by invitation only, reserved for existing patients, and spots are limited.

I’d love to help you get back on track before the little aches turn into bigger problems.

Dr. John Vigil

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11/06/2025

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11/04/2025

ITBand pain isn’t just “knee pain.”
Most flare-ups start upstream at the hips/pelvis and show up later as that sharp sting on the outside of the knee, especially on downhills or late in long runs. This post highlights the common mistakes that keep ITBS hanging around—pushing through sharp pain, chasing foam-rolling only, over-stretching the band (instead of addressing TFL/GLUTE mechanics), big downhill spikes, narrow crossover stride, worn shoes, and ignoring early warning signs. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone—these are the patterns I see every week in clinic with runners from 5K to ultras.
Want the fix?
Next post: how to course-correct your training and mechanics without losing fitness.
- Henderson/Las Vegas runners—book an ITBS Runner Eval with theStretchDoc. We’ll assess hip control,, shoe wear, and training load, then map your return-to-run. DM “ITBS” to schedule or use link in bio to schedule.

10/31/2025

November Closed Dates:

Nov. 6th - 10th.
Nov. 21st - 30th. - Closed week of Thanksgiving.

If you have any questions please contact me 702-465-1733
Online Schedule shows all availability

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10/30/2025

ITBand pain on the run?
That sharp bite on the outside of the knee is classic ITBS—an overuse irritation where the band glides over the lateral femur, most obvious on downhills and late in long runs as hips fatigue.
How it usually shows up:
Starts as a nagging outer-knee twinge, then sharpens with time or steeper grades.
Pressing just above the lateral epicondyle is tender.
Early miles may feel fine; symptoms build with duration.
Stairs or long car rides can re-provoke it after a hard session.
Common “gotchas” that set it off:
Rapid mileage or downhill spikes.
Narrow, crossover stride or hip drop when fatigued.
Big week-to-week variability (boom-bust training).
Old shoes with uneven wear on the lateral edge.
Not to confuse with:
Meniscus pain (often deeper/inside the joint, locking/catching).
Patellofemoral pain (more front-of-knee and with long sitting/squats).
Proximal hamstring or gluteal tendinopathy (higher up, near hip).
When to get help:
Pain appears earlier each run, lingers after, or alters your gait.
No improvement after 10–14 days of smarter loading.
You’ve had a prior bone-stress injury or you’re preparing for a key race.
Call to action:
Henderson/Las Vegas runners—book a focused ITBS Runner Eval with theStretchDoc. We’ll assess hip control, shoe wear, and training load, then map a clean return-to-run path. DM “ITBS”to schedule or use link in bio to schedule.