by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
Have you ever heard of a muscle called the soleus? Unless you’re a doctor or a runner, you most likely haven’t. The soleus is a muscle in the superficial posterior compartment of the lower leg. It lies just below the gastrocnemius (calf muscle). The tendon of the...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
Ahhhh, the gluteus medius. Or as I will call it throughout this blog…the glute med! Unless you are a runner, ballet dancer or a yogi, you probably have never heard of this muscle. But it is a very important muscle in everyday activity. It is one of the three gluteus...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Musculoskeletal System, Self Care
Unveiling the Hidden Power of the Adductor Group The adductor group, also known as the adductor muscles or “groin” muscles, plays a vital role in our body’s movement and stability. These muscles are located in the inner thigh area and are responsible...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
Shoulder Pain The shoulder is a common area that is prone to injury due to the makeup of the freely movable joint which provides excessive ROM. There are many ways that you could injure your shoulder; any repetitive overhead arm use or unsupported reaching, such as...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
The Piriformis The piriformis muscle is a very important muscle that lies deep in your buttocks. Oftentimes, runners are affected by stress and injury to this muscle, but it can definitely be a problem for everyone. As seen in the picture above, it sits just on...
