SHARC - Sustainable Health & Athletic Rehab

SHARC - Sustainable Health & Athletic Rehab Sports Performance, Functional Rehabilitation, Nutritional Consultant, Corporate Wellness, Youth Athletics- assessment and injury prevention.

Sustainable Health & Athletic Rehab Clinic

Sports Performance, Functional Rehabilitation, Nutritional Consultant, Corporate Wellness, Youth Athletics- assessment and injury prevention.

11/10/2025

When someone trusts you a little *too* much and suddenly you're in charge? It's a mix of flattery and sheer panic. You're just winging it, hoping you don't mess everything up. Anyone else been there? Let me know in the comments!

11/07/2025

Low back pain plaguing your golf game? This video reveals why the problem may not be your back at all. Discover how proper rotation from your thoracic spine can be the key to pain-free swings.

11/05/2025

Witness the hilarious side of medical training as doctors in a SHARC environment swap tips and tricks! A young doc spills the beans on the joy of learning from peers and the magic of longer appointments. Ready to dive into some medical merriment? Learn more and book your appointment today!

11/03/2025

Typical low back pain exercises often miss the mark. Why? Because they don't account for individual differences. Personalized treatment plans are essential for effective relief.

10/30/2025

Forget the crazy diets and gym marathons. This video spills the beans on health basics: rest, easy exercises, and habits so consistent they'll bore your socks off (but in a good way!). Ditch the overwhelm, embrace the simple, and watch your well-being skyrocket. Ready to make it happen? Watch the video now!

Your social media feed might be telling you to pick between manual therapy and exercise. Here’s the truth. This debate i...
09/17/2025

Your social media feed might be telling you to pick between manual therapy and exercise. Here’s the truth. This debate is everywhere right now—practitioners arguing whether you should get hands-on treatment OR do exercises. You need both. Here’s why 👇

Manual therapy tells us what’s actually wrong with your tissues, breaks up restrictions your nervous system created for protection, and gives you access to ranges you couldn’t reach before.

Exercise teaches your nervous system new patterns, builds strength to maintain those changes, and prepares you for real-world demands.

The reality check:
→ Manual therapy alone = feel great for 2 days, then back to square one
→ Exercise alone = trying to fix patterns with restricted tissues
→ Both together = actual lasting change

Professional athletes figured this out decades ago. They don’t debate whether to train OR recover—they do both because they’re not trying to win internet arguments, they’re trying to perform.

Here’s what’s really happening: Your body creates “tightness” to protect unstable areas. Exercise can’t address that underlying restriction. Manual therapy can restore the range, but without building strength and control, you’ll lose it again.

Stop choosing teams. Start choosing results.

Drop a 💪 if you’re tired of these fake debates too!



Visit our blog (link in bio) for our full breakdown on why this debate misses the point

POV: You’ve been stretching the same “tight” spots for months with zero progress 🙃You don’t need more flexibility. You n...
08/27/2025

POV: You’ve been stretching the same “tight” spots for months with zero progress 🙃
You don’t need more flexibility. You need mobility.

Here’s the tea ☕
→ Flexibility = Can you get there passively?
→ Mobility = Can you control that movement actively?
→ Most people have plenty of flexibility but zero control.

Real talk: Your nervous system creates “tightness” to protect you from ranges of motion you can’t stabilize. So when you keep forcing those stretches, you’re fighting your body’s protective mechanisms.

Try this quick test: 1️⃣ Lie down, pull your knee to your chest. 2️⃣ Stand up, lift that same knee to the same height (no hands!), 3️⃣ Notice the difference. 👀

That gap? That’s your mobility deficit right there.

The uncomfortable truth: Those 30 minutes of stretching and mobility work get completely undone by 8+ hours of sitting/standing/moving with compensation patterns.

What actually works: ✅ Active range of motion work. ✅ Stability training in end ranges. ✅ Motor control patterns. ✅Consistent daily movement quality.

Don’t get us wrong—there are absolutely times when true flexibility limitations need to be addressed. But most people are chasing flexibility they already have. Start building control over the ranges you need instead.

Your hamstrings are probably fine—it’s everything else that needs work. 💪

Drop a 🎯 if this hit differently for you!

Visit our blog (link in bio) for the full guide to mobility vs flexibility. 📖

Taking off for the last pre-season game in SF!  Even though it is pre-season, the excitement of the upcoming season does...
08/23/2025

Taking off for the last pre-season game in SF! Even though it is pre-season, the excitement of the upcoming season doesn’t get lost. Not to mention I am from the Bay Area and grew up as a Niners fan.
However, lets go .
Good luck to all the players, stay healthy and play hard. This is the last game to get some tape on yourself and prove you deserve the spot.

POV: You’re pain-free and think you’re ready to crush your usual workout 💪 Plot twist: Your body has other plans. Here’s...
08/20/2025

POV: You’re pain-free and think you’re ready to crush your usual workout 💪

Plot twist: Your body has other plans.

Here’s what 15+ years of treating weekend warriors has taught us—pain disappearing doesn’t mean you’re back to 100%. It just means your body got really good at working around the problem.

Real talk: That ankle you rolled 2 months ago? Still affecting how you squat. That shoulder tweak from tennis? Your body is still protecting it in ways you don’t even notice.

The comeback checklist nobody talks about:
✅ Can you balance on one leg without wobbling?
✅ Do your movements look the same on both sides?
✅ Are you mentally confident, not just physically able?
✅ Can you handle 60% intensity without your form falling apart?

Here’s the thing—the most successful people we work with don’t ask “When can I get back to normal?” They ask, “What does my body need to handle my normal?”

That extra few weeks of smart rehab? That’s not time lost. That’s years of better performance, fewer aches, and actual confidence in your body.

Your future self will thank you for doing this right. 🎯

What’s your biggest struggle when coming back from injury? Drop it below 👇

Link in bio for our blog, where you’ll find the full breakdown on our comeback protocol.

07/24/2025

Beyond lifting heavy, the real goal is helping someone reconnect with their body. Customized movements + hands-on work allows them to 'feel better and move better.' It's about recovery, not just the weight. Tag someone who needs this reminder!

07/14/2025

We share a cool experience with the Chargers, Saints, and Raiders! We are so excited to have worked with NFL teams. Join us as we recap the highlights and share our insider perspective on a great experience.

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2152 DuPont Drive #101
Irvine, CA
92612

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 6am - 7pm
Friday 6:30am - 12pm

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