Hip pain that is on the side of your hip is one of those things that gets misconstrued all the time as something it is not, BURSITIS. Lateral hip pain that is labelled as bursitis is ALMOST never actually bursa related.  So what is a bursa? It’s a fluid-filled sac containing fluid. The role of […]

If you’re having trouble getting into overhead positions with a barbell, it may be due to your lats. But how do you know whether it’s your lats or another part of your shoulder complex? Follow the simple steps below to find out if your lats are limiting you. STEP 1: Perform the Dowel to Wall […]

Do you have pain or stiffness in your quads/thigh during squatting? Does it get worse with deeper squats or heavier weights? Is that area right above your kneecap? (See starred picture below) Have you been foam rolling that area for a while to try to “release” it? Well, I have news for you. You should […]

This is a question we get here at Optimize all the time: is running bad for my knees? Well, to answer this question we need to make sure we consider REAL research and not just opinions of others that have developed knee pain that they feel is due to running. It’s easy to focus on […]

Here at Optimize we know navigating the healthcare world can be scary. Especially when you are not best equipped with the information needed to make a well-informed decision. You may have gotten an MRI and been told about the findings that left you a little confused. Well, the thing about MRIs is that they don’t […]

We’ve all heard of our hamstrings being tight when you feel tightness behind the thighs when bending forward. But sometimes, the reason for the tightness might not be your hamstrings. Here is a quick video demonstrating how to assess yourself for tight hamstrings.   In the Las Vegas area? Come and see us for your […]