The lacrosse ball is my new friend

The lacrosse ball is my new friend Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI     Muscular soreness is common after an intense exercise routine, but it can also happen after a relatively easy exercise, especially if the muscles are particularly weak.  Along with the soreness comes immobility and tightness.  I’ve written about mobility and stretching …

When your shoulder problem might not be coming from your shoulder

When your shoulder problem might not be coming from your shoulder Written by:  Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   This week I’ve had at least 2 patients come in with shoulder problems, specifically having pain with overhead reaching at their end range.  They were both active and fairly strong, but had nagging pain …