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The Ultimate Guide to Using RockFloss and RockTape (to Dramatically Reduce Soreness, Swelling, and I
At Head 2 Toe Spine and Sports Therapy, we work to empower you to with tools and exercises you can do on your own to keep your body...

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How to Prevent the 4 Most Common Cycling Injuries
Distance cyclists are very prone to overuse injury. With the arrival of summer and the Seattle to Portland ride quickly approaching, we...

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Unlock Your Hip Mobility To Drop 5 Strokes & Win More Golf Games
Hip Mobility One of the key movements you need to create speed in your golf swing is hip internal rotation . This action happens at the...

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These 2 Mobility Drills Will Make Your Golf Game Legendary
Most golfers know that they need to keep their shoulders, wrists and hips mobile to maintain a consistent, competitive and pain-free golf...

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3 Easy Ways to Prevent Running and Cycling Injuries
I decided I was going to start running even though I hadn’t worked out in a few years. I started running five days a week right off the...

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4 Reasons Why It’s Easier to Get Hurt When We’re Older (Plus How to Stop It From Happeni
At Head 2 Toe Spine and Sports Therapy, we believe that movement is the best medicine. No matter how old you are, or what injuries you...

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Play Baseball? Here’s The Top 3 Shoulder Problems & The 3 Best Ways to Protect Yourself
Shoulder pain and injuries can happen to anyone. When they hit baseball players, it can strike them out. Here are the top three causes of...

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3 Things Every CrossFitter, Runner or Triathlete With Tight Hips Needs to Know to Lift More, Run Fas
Trying to do squats, but can’t seem to get the right form? Low back giving you grief? Knees sore after running? Do you sometimes feel...

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Three Reasons Why You Have Tight Muscles & What You Can Do About It
The left side of my upper back has a constant tight feeling that’s been there for about 2 weeks. I’ve taken a break from working out for...

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Seven Secrets For Ending Low Back Pain Without Expensive Imaging or Invasive Surgery
“My fear of back pain is taking over my life. I called off work today because I’m afraid to sit in the car and drive. My drive is only 1...

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Dr. Annie’s Top 4 Tips to Reduce Inflammation
Acute inflammation is your body’s natural immune response to tissue damage. When you fall down and cut your knee, the cut swells,...

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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Big Announcement! (A Message from Dr. Annie) One of the best Christmas presents I received this year was an email from my old friend and...

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Happy New Year! Let’s Make 2019 Amazing Together
Happy New Year! (A Message from Dr. Annie) 2018 has been an amazing year. First, we feel deep gratitude that we’ve been able to help...

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The #1 Weakness Most People Don’t Realize They Have…
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest exercise or workout routine to turn you into your ideal you – sculpted shoulders and biceps,...

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Growing Pains – A Childhood Myth or a Reality?
Your kid says his knee hurts, or his ankle hurts, or maybe his hip… But you can’t remember anything happening to him. He looks fine, you...

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Dr. Annie’s Top 10 Health Tips
Here are my favorite tips for being healthier and more vital every day. I hope you enjoy them! 1. Skin is a reflection of your overall...

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Fix Your Hips! 4 Steps to Happy Hips
Are you trying to do squats, but can’t seem to get the right form? Is your low back giving you grief? Are your knees sore when you’re...

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Concussion and Your Child – What You MUST Know
Concussion and Your Child – What You MUST Know A concussion is estimated to occur at a rate of 4 million cases per year and is considered...

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How long should you wait until you get treated?
Work, family, sleeping, running, lifting, swimming and even commuting can all cause aches and pains. This list is not all-inclusive....

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How many visits do you really need?
Here at Head2Toe, we keep track of how we’re doing by keeping track of how you’re doing. We remove personal identifying information from...

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