Dawn Andalon, DPT, MTC, CPI
One of the most common issues I see in my practice of treating women after pregnancy is diastasis recti (or abdominal separation). This is a lot more common than people think. Almost 100% of women have this condition during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Many times, especially after multiple pregnancies, the separation does not close…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
Did you know that having good flexibility can slow down aging… despite your age? Are you finding it difficult to sit on low couches, chairs, toilet or on the floor? Are you waking up every morning with a stiff back? Are your shoulders beginning to round forward?? Is putting on your socks and shoes becoming…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
Your grandchildren are simultaneously your greatest joy and greatest sorrow. I often hear “I have low back pain… what should I do?” Or “how do I fix a lower back strain?” Or even, “What can I do to avoid low back pain in the future?” When I ask what happened to cause this pain, many…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
7 Best Core Exercises (You’re NOT Doing)… What Are The Best Core Exercises? … to Strengthen Your Back, Prevent Lower Back Pain and Keep a Healthy and Happy Spine for Life If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
With New Year’s now behind us, some people are in the groove to keeping commitments to their resolutions. Some people have included lifting weights while others give a go at running. Did you know that running can be addictive? There were estimations of nearly 65 million runners took to the trails, streets, and treadmills in…
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Dawn Andalon, DPT, MTC, CPI
Do you want to hit the golf ball further? Here’s a little secret… In order to hit the golf ball further (consistently) and combat a lot of the twisting and torque that happens to your body in golf, it is important to keep your body balanced and strong. There is a type of exercise that…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
With New Year’s around the corner, many people start talking about changing diets and exercise routines. As I eluded to a few weeks back, only 8% of Americans actually finish the goal they set out for themselves. So, the question is, how can you make your exercise routine work for you for this coming year?…
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Dawn Andalon, DPT, MTC, CPI
Here in San Diego, when it drops below about 60 degrees, we feel pretty cold. And I know that sounds funny but I’m going to share with you why getting up early in the morning and cold weather running, especially in December or January is going to actually benefit you. “Cold Weather Running Tip” #1:…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
Ho ho ho. Dr. Oscar here from LEVEL4 PT & Wellness. And I have 5 Stay Healthy Holiday Tips for you… Christmas!! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? I don’t know about you, but when I see a gingerbread cookie I just can’t resist having one. Okay, maybe five. I mean, what’s…
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Dawn Andalon, DPT, MTC, CPI
Only 8% of People Do This We are now in December of 2022 and the hustle and bustle of the holidays is alive and well. Over the last couple weeks, we’ve actually had some of our clients starting to talk about New Year’s resolutions and trying to come up with some things that they can…
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