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Lateral Hip Pain? Stop Digging Into It With a Lacrosse Ball. It might feel like you're releasing tension, but if you have gluteal tendinopathy, aggressive pressure could be aggravating the problem. The glute medius tendon attaches to the greater trochanter—the bony point on the outside of your hip. Repeated compression from positions like crossing your legs, letting your top knee drop while sleeping, or standing with your hip shifted can irritate the tendon. Pressing a lacrosse ball directly into that area adds even more pressure. Temporary relief doesn't necessarily mean the tendon is getting better. Try progressive loading instead. The side glute bridge can be a starting point for some people because it builds strength through isometric loading without directly pressing into the outside of the hip. How to do it: Lie on your side with your elbow under your shoulder. Stack your legs and keep your body aligned. Lift your hips into a side plank. Hold for 20–30 seconds, or a tolerable duration. Rest and repeat 3–5 times, starting once daily. Keep discomfort at or below 4/10. If pain exceeds that, worsens, or lingers, stop and adjust. This exercise isn't right for every case—some people need a more foundational starting point or an assessment of possible nerve involvement. The goal isn't to mash the pain away. It's to build your tendon’s capacity to handle load. Save this and share it with someone who's been grinding into their hip without lasting relief. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 www.mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #GlutealTendinopathy #LateralHipPain #TendonRehab #ProgressiveLoading #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #ActiveAdults #WomensHealth

Sciatica Not Improving Despite All That Stretching? Here’s Why. Sciatica is a nerve problem, not necessarily a muscle problem. The sciatic nerve originates from the L4, L5, and S1 nerve roots and travels down the back of your leg to your foot. When irritated or compressed, it can cause pain, tingling, burning, or weakness. Stretching your hamstrings, piriformis, or glutes may actually increase tension on an already-irritated nerve. That could be why your symptoms keep coming back. Try the prone prop instead—if it suits your symptoms. How to do it: Lie face down on a firm surface. Prop yourself up on your elbows, with forearms flat and elbows under your shoulders. Relax your hips, glutes, and lower back. Hold for 2–3 minutes while breathing normally. Why it may help: Lumbar extension can reduce mechanical stress on certain irritated nerve roots, while a comfortable, supported position may help ease muscle guarding and symptoms. ⚠️ Pay attention to your response. If symptoms spread farther down your leg or noticeably worsen, stop. If you don't improve after trying it, get assessed—different causes of sciatica require different approaches. The goal isn't to stretch harder. It's to find the movement your symptoms respond to. Save this and share it with someone who's been stretching without progress. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue Book a free Discovery Call with MVMT Rx to find out what may be driving your symptoms. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #Sciatica #NervePain #ProneExtension #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #ActiveAdults

Rotator Cuff Pain Keeps Coming Back? Here's a Muscle You Might Be Overlooking. Your rotator cuff isn't the only player in shoulder stability. The long head of the triceps also crosses the shoulder joint, helping control the humeral head and support shoulder mechanics. When the supraspinatus is torn or weak, the humeral head may migrate upward, contributing to ongoing irritation and dysfunction. The long head of the triceps can help provide additional support—but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. It may be worth considering in rehab for: Chronic or massive rotator cuff tears Later-stage post-op recovery Reverse shoulder replacements Persistent shoulder symptoms Exercises to target the triceps long head include: Overhead cable extensions Katana extensions Close-grip pressing Dips and close-grip bench press The goal isn't just bigger triceps. It's building strength that supports the demands placed on your shoulder. If your shoulder pain keeps returning despite rehab, it may be worth discussing whether your program addresses the full picture. Save this and share it with someone dealing with stubborn shoulder pain. #RotatorCuff #ShoulderPain #ShoulderRehab #StrengthTraining #EvidenceBasedCare

Knees Over Toes: Are You Skipping the Most Important Step? Ben Patrick’s ATG approach has helped people rethink knee strength. But we see one mistake in the clinic all the time: people jumping straight to the hardest exercises without building the foundation first. Deep ATG split squats with a heel wedge place significant demands on the patellar tendon. Trained tendons can handle that load. Unprepared tendons may respond with pain, irritation, and symptoms that linger for days. The solution? Build tolerance before chasing depth. Start here: Short-stance isometric lunges: Front foot flat, shin relatively vertical, knee bent around 60–70°. Hold 30–45 seconds for 3–5 sets. Progress gradually: Once you can complete 5 comfortable holds, increase your range, add slow 4-second lowering phases, then progress toward deeper reps and eventually a heel wedge. This progression may take months, not weeks. Let your tolerance—not social media—determine when you advance. And this isn't a knock on ATG. The problem is seeing the endpoint online without seeing the progression needed to get there. Depth isn't the goal. Tolerance is. Build the base first. If your patellar tendon is hurting during split squats or for days afterward, back off and reassess your progression. Book a free Discovery Call with MVMT Rx to build a plan around your current capacity. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 www.mvmtrx.com Have you been chasing split-squat depth and paying for it at the knee? Tell us in the comments. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #KneesOverToes #ATG #SplitSquat #PatellarTendinopathy #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #StrengthTraining #ProgressiveLoading

Types of Patients We See: The Stubborn Athlete Who Won’t Stop You ran a marathon yesterday. Your back is killing you. It’s the worst it’s ever felt. Your next marathon is in six days. Your solution? “Can you just crack me?” We get it. Athletes are wired to push through. That mindset builds discipline and consistency—but it can also keep you from recognizing when something needs to change. Instead of asking, “How do I get through this race?” ask, “Is this sustainable?” Severe pain after a race isn't something to automatically push through. It may signal a mismatch between your training load, recovery, movement strategy, or current capacity. We often see athletes chase quick fixes to make the next event, only to return months later with another issue. Sometimes the bigger picture gets overlooked until the problem becomes much harder to manage. Your low back may be the first domino. It transfers force between your upper and lower body with every stride. Hip strength, foot loading, and movement strategies can all influence what your back has to handle. Treating the pain alone may miss the bigger picture. Our job isn't to tell you to stop racing. It's to help you make an informed decision. What's the risk of racing this weekend? What can you do in the next six days? And what needs to change over the next six months so you can keep competing for years to come? You deserve a plan that respects your goals while addressing the bigger picture—without judgment. Book a free Discovery Call with MVMT Rx. Let's build a smarter plan for your next race and your long-term athletic future. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 www.mvmtrx.com Athletes: What pain signal have you been ignoring? Drop it in the comments. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #StubbornAthlete #Runners #LowBackPain #SustainableTraining #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #Athletes #SportsChiropractic

Still Doing Monster Walks but Not Feeling Your Glutes Work? Try This. Monster walks have their place, but repeating them forever doesn’t guarantee better glute strength. If your glutes aren’t responding the way you want, it may be time to change the exercise—not just try harder. Try the sidelying glute raise. It targets the glute medius more directly. Lift with control, pause at the top, and focus on feeling the muscle do the work. Sometimes progress doesn’t come from doing more reps. It comes from choosing the right exercise and making each rep count. Give it a try this week and let us know if you notice a difference! 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 www.mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #GluteTraining #BackPain #HipPain #ExerciseTips #MoveWell #StayStrong #RenoNV #SportsCare #EvidenceBasedCare #ActiveAdults

Types of Patients We See: The Fear Avoider Someone told you bending, twisting, or lifting the wrong way could damage your spine. So you started bracing, guarding, and avoiding movement. But somehow, the pain got worse. Here’s what the research tells us: your spine is stronger and more adaptable than you’ve been led to believe. Your back is designed to flex, extend, rotate, and handle load. Avoiding these movements indefinitely can lead to deconditioning and reduced capacity. Fear of movement can also contribute to chronic pain. When you see normal movements as dangerous, your nervous system can become more protective, making everyday activities feel threatening. The solution isn’t forcing yourself through pain. It’s building confidence through: Education: Understanding what your body can handle. Progressive exposure: Gradually reintroducing movements you’ve been avoiding. Guided progression: Building strength and trust, one step at a time. If you’ve spent months or years bracing and worrying about every movement, you’re not broken. Your body can relearn what feels safe. Book a free Discovery Call with MVMT Rx. Let’s figure out what’s driving your pain and help you move with confidence again. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue. Has a provider ever made you afraid to move? What did they tell you? Share in the comments. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #FearAvoidance #PainScience #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #ActiveAdults #MovementMatters #YourSpineIsStrong

Have Sciatica? Stretching Your Hamstring but Getting Worse? You’re not alone. Sciatica causes pain down the back of the leg, so it’s easy to assume your hamstring is tight. But sciatica is a nerve problem, not necessarily a muscle problem. The sciatic nerve originates from the L4, L5, and S1 nerve roots, travels through the glute and down the leg, sometimes all the way to the foot. When irritated or compressed, stretching your hamstring can increase tension on that nerve and aggravate symptoms. Try prone press-ups instead—if appropriate for your symptoms. Popularized by physiotherapist Robin McKenzie, this movement extends your lumbar spine and may help reduce symptoms for some people. How to do them: Lie face down, hands under your shoulders. Press your chest up while keeping your hips relaxed on the floor. Exhale at the top, then lower with control. Start with 10 reps for 2–3 sets, several times daily, if tolerated. Watch your symptoms: If pain moves out of your foot and closer to your back (centralization), that can be a positive sign. If pain intensifies or spreads farther down your leg, stop and get assessed. Not all sciatica has the same cause. It may involve a disc, narrowed nerve-root openings, deep glute tissues, or lingering movement sensitivity. Press-ups help some cases, but they’re not a universal fix. The takeaway: What feels like a tight hamstring may actually be an irritated nerve. Stretching harder isn’t always the answer. Save this and share it with someone who’s been stretching without progress. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue Book a free Discovery Call with MVMT Rx to find out what may be driving your symptoms. Have you been stretching your hamstring for sciatica? Tell us in the comments. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #Sciatica #NervePain #ProneExtension #McKenzieMethod #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #ActiveAdults

Types of Patients We See: The Posture Blamer You’ve been told your pain comes from “bad posture.” So you sit up straight for 20 minutes, get exhausted, give up, and feel guilty about it. Here’s the truth: research shows the link between posture and pain is much weaker than most people think. People with “perfect” posture get back pain, too. Slouching doesn’t automatically mean you’re damaging your body. What matters more? Load tolerance: Can your body handle the demands you place on it? Movement variety: Staying in any position too long can be a problem. Move often and change positions. Movement capacity: Can you bend, rotate, flex, and extend comfortably? Nervous system state: Stress, poor sleep, and other factors can influence how your body responds to pain. If you’ve spent years correcting your posture without making real progress, you may be chasing the wrong target. Stop blaming your posture. Start figuring out what’s actually driving your pain. Book a free Discovery Call with MVMT Rx, and let’s assess what’s going on. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue. Are you a Posture Blamer? Who taught you that your posture was the problem? Tell us in the comments. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #PostureMyth #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #ActiveAdults #LoadTolerance #MovementMatters

Deep Glute Pain That Keeps Coming Back? Stretching May Not Be the Answer. If you’ve been stretching your piriformis over and over without lasting relief, you may be missing a key piece: strength through a lengthened position. The piriformis helps rotate your hip outward. Like other muscles, it adapts to the demands placed on it. Stretching may provide temporary relief, but it doesn’t build the strength needed to handle load in that position. That’s where the lateral skater step-down comes in. It challenges your deep glutes and hip external rotators through a controlled range of motion, combining length with strength. The slow lowering phase creates an eccentric load that helps your tissues adapt over time. Your 8-week progression: Weeks 1–2: 6-inch box, 3 × 6–8 reps per side, 3-second lowering phase. Bodyweight only. Weeks 3–4: 8-inch box, 3 × 8–10 reps per side, 3-second lowering phase. Build depth before adding weight. Weeks 5–6: 10-inch box, 3 × 6–8 reps per side, 4-second lowering phase. Add a light dumbbell in the opposite hand. Weeks 7–8: 10–12-inch box, 3–4 × 6–8 reps per side, 4-second lowering phase. Progress to moderate weight. Train 2–3 times per week, increasing depth and resistance only when your technique stays controlled and pain remains between 0–3/10. If symptoms worsen or linger, adjust the progression. The goal isn’t just to make the muscle feel looser. It’s to build the capacity to handle more. Save this for your next workout, or share it with someone who’s stuck in the stretch-and-repeat cycle. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 www.mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #DeepGlutePain #PiriformisSyndrome #LateralSkater #StepDown #HipMobility #HipPain #MoveWell #StayStrong #RenoNV #SportsCare #EvidenceBasedCare #ActiveAdults #StrengthTraining

Types of Patients We See: The Imaging Illusion You’re in pain. You want answers. You want an MRI to find out what’s really going on. And that’s understandable. But we often ask patients: “If the MRI shows something surgical, would you actually get surgery?” If the answer is no, what are we hoping the MRI will tell us? Here’s the problem: MRIs frequently reveal disc bulges, degenerative changes, small tears, and bone spurs in people with and without pain. These findings can be completely unrelated to your symptoms. Yet seeing words like “degeneration,” “impingement,” or “tear” can leave you fearing your own body instead of understanding your pain. An MRI shows anatomy, not necessarily the cause of your pain. Pain can involve movement patterns, load tolerance, or nerve irritation. That’s why we assess how your body moves, handles load, and responds in real time. Our approach? Start with your goals and a thorough assessment. Identify what may be driving your symptoms. Use imaging when it’s needed to investigate a specific concern or guide a decision. Imaging has its place. It just isn’t always the first step. If you think you “need an MRI first,” book a free 30-minute Discovery Call. Let’s figure out the right next step for you—no pressure, just clarity. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks on Victorian Avenue. Have you ever had an MRI that scared you more than it helped? Tell us in the comments. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #MRI #ImagingResults #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #ActiveAdults #WomensHealth #InformedDecisions #FunctionalAssessment

At 69, Vicki could barely walk a block without severe pain. She had a history of knee surgeries, was told she might need a knee replacement, and was struggling to sleep, climb stairs, and stay active. But when we assessed her, something didn't add up. Her pain was traveling from her hip, down the outside of her leg, and toward her ankle. Her knee had findings on imaging—but the bigger driver appeared to be coming from her back and referred pain. So instead of simply treating the MRI or preparing for surgery, we focused on why she was hurting and what her body needed to get stronger. We progressively loaded her through squats, hinges, strength work, and individualized exercises. And eventually, she was doing things she was afraid she couldn't do—with no knee pain during the training. Her goal wasn't just to feel better. She wanted to hike. Practice yoga. Travel. Explore. Stay active. As she put it: “It’s not how old we live, it’s how we live.” That's what we're after at MVMT Rx. Not just reducing pain. Building the capacity to keep doing the things that matter to you. 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #KneePain #KneeReplacement #BackPain #LegPain #Sciatica #KneeRehab #ActiveAdults #StrengthTraining #EvidenceBasedCare

If you have pain on the outside of your hip and were told it’s hip bursitis, this is for you. Here’s the clinical reality: True bursitis is inflammation of a fluid-filled sac. It’s relatively uncommon, often acute, and usually settles within weeks with time and rest. For many women 40–70 with lateral hip pain, the issue is actually gluteal tendinopathy—irritation of the glute med tendon where it attaches to the greater trochanter. Different tissue. Different mechanism. Different treatment. Why does the diagnosis matter? A cortisone injection may help true bursitis by reducing inflammation. But repeated corticosteroid exposure can be harmful to tendons we're trying to rebuild. 3 clues it may be gluteal tendinopathy: 1️⃣ Pain sleeping on your TOP side Your top leg can fall across your body, compressing the tendon against the greater trochanter. 2️⃣ Pain when standing after sitting Sustained hip flexion compresses the tendon, then standing suddenly loads it. 3️⃣ Pain going upstairs Single-leg loading combined with hip flexion can heavily challenge the glute med tendon. If these sound familiar, you may be dealing with gluteal tendinopathy—or referred pain from a low-back/nerve-root issue. Either way, the right diagnosis changes the plan. If you've been stuck cycling through cortisone, stretching, foam rolling, or piriformis exercises without lasting improvement, it may be time to figure out what's actually driving the pain. 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #HipBursitis #GlutealTendinopathy #LateralHipPain #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #WomensHealth #ActiveAdults

Your PT gave you glute bridges for your low back pain—but every time you do them, your back feels worse? You’re not alone. Glute bridges can be great for building glute strength and improving hip extension—but only when the movement comes from the hips, not the low back. If you overarch your back, flare your ribs, and let your pelvis tip forward, your low back can end up doing most of the work while your glutes barely contribute. Try these 3 corrections: 1️⃣ Tuck your tailbone slightly before lifting to keep your low back from taking over. 2️⃣ Push through your heels to emphasize the glutes. 3️⃣ Drive your belt buckle toward the ceiling to think “hip extension,” not “back arch.” At the top, squeeze your glutes. You should feel the work in your glutes—not your low back. Why does this matter? Exercises aren't effective just because you're doing them. The way you perform them matters. If an exercise is aggravating the exact area you're trying to improve, it could be your technique—or the exercise may not be appropriate for what's actually driving your symptoms. Anyone can hand you a list of exercises. The real value is having someone watch you move, figure out what's happening, and adjust the plan accordingly. 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV 📞 (775) 245-4142 🔗 Book a free Discovery Call — link in bio Have you ever felt glute bridges more in your back than your glutes? #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #GluteBridge #LowBackPain #RehabDoneRight #ExerciseForm #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #ActiveAdults #WomensHealth

The “I’ve Tried Everything” patient. Chiropractic. PT. Acupuncture. Dry needling. Cupping. Massage. Cortisone. PRP. Stem cells. Red light. Cold plunges. Hot yoga. Even your aunt’s essential oils. 😂 If that list sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. We see patients every week who have spent years, thousands of dollars, and countless hours trying to find something that finally works. And the frustrating part? None of those treatments were necessarily wrong. The problem is often that there was never a real plan. A good plan includes: → A working diagnosis based on why you're hurting → Testing and retesting to see if we're actually changing something → Progressive loading to rebuild capacity over time → A clear definition of what “better” actually looks like You don't need another random treatment thrown at the problem. You need to understand what's driving your symptoms and what to do about it. If you've tried everything and still aren't where you want to be, your body isn't necessarily broken. You may just be missing the plan. What have you tried? Drop it in the comments. 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV 📞 (775) 245-4142 🔗 Book a free Discovery Call — link in bio #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #ChronicPain #BackPain #KneePain #HipPain #EvidenceBasedCare #ActiveAdults #SportsCare #RenoNV #TriedEverything

Still stretching your Achilles because it keeps feeling tight? That might be the problem. Your Achilles is built to handle load, and tendons respond to progressive loading—not simply more stretching. Stretching can make things feel better temporarily, but it doesn't build the strength your Achilles needs for running, hiking, walking, or training. So the tightness often comes right back. For Achilles tendinopathy, Heavy Slow Resistance (HSR) is a powerful tool for reducing pain, improving function, and gradually building tendon capacity. Try slant board calf raises: → 3 seconds up → Hold 1–2 seconds → 3 seconds down → Keep pressure through the big toe You can also add a small wedge under the outside of the foot to increase the demand on the medial calf, posterior tibialis, and other supporting structures. Start with bodyweight → progress to single-leg → gradually add load over 6–8 weeks. Aim for 2–3 sessions per week and keep pain during and after exercise around 0–3/10. The goal isn't to stretch the Achilles into submission. It's to make it stronger. Save this for your next calf session and send it to someone dealing with stubborn Achilles pain. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #AchillesTendinopathy #CalfPain #SlantBoard #HeavySlowResistance #TendonHealth #ExerciseTips #MoveWell #StayStrong #RenoNV #SportsCare #EvidenceBasedCare #ActiveAdults #StrengthTraining

Six months of back pain. Pain so severe he couldn’t sit, stand, or walk without agony. He tried chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage—but the pain kept getting worse until it became unbearable. What he wanted was simple: a nonsurgical path forward. Not just to get out of pain, but to build his back up so he could keep playing golf for years to come. “I could be back on the golf course 20 years from now and not even think about my back—because I’ll have the tools to keep it strong.” That’s the difference between chasing temporary relief and building long-term capacity. The goal isn’t to make you dependent on treatment. It’s to give you the tools to take care of your body. 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #BackPain #LowBackPain #GolfFitness #GolfRehab #SportsCare #Rehab #MoveWell #StayStrong #RenoNV

Ever done a hip flexor stretch and felt it in your low back? You’re not alone. It’s a common mistake, especially for runners, cyclists, and desk workers. When you half-kneel and lean forward without controlling your pelvis, you can tip into anterior pelvic tilt, driving your low back into extension. You feel the “stretch,” but much of that sensation may actually be coming from lumbar compression—not the hip flexor. Try this instead: Half-kneel Tuck your tailbone under (posterior pelvic tilt) Squeeze the glute on your back leg HARD Then shift slightly forward The glute helps stabilize your pelvis and allows the hip flexor to lengthen more effectively. You should feel the stretch through the front of the hip and upper thigh, not your low back. One important point: stretching alone won't necessarily fix chronic tightness. Muscles often become overactive to compensate for weakness or dysfunction elsewhere. Stretching may provide temporary relief, but addressing the underlying driver is what creates lasting change. If you feel a stretch in the wrong place, check your setup. Save this for your next hip flexor stretch. 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #HipFlexorStretch #LowBackPain #Runners #DeskWorkers #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #ActiveAdults

Hip bursitis? Probably not. Caveman edition. Here's the honest clinical truth. Most women in Reno and Sparks between 40 and 70 who get told they have "hip bursitis" actually have gluteal tendinopathy. Both conditions cause tenderness on the outside of the hip at the greater trochanter. That's why the palpation test alone doesn't differentiate them — both hurt when you press on that bony point. What DOES differentiate them is load response. Gluteal tendinopathy is a tendon problem. A grumpy tendon reacts to sustained load — especially in positions of compression against the greater trochanter. Single-leg stance is one of those exact positions. Standing on the affected leg for 30 seconds should reproduce or worsen the pain if your tendon is the driver. Bursitis is inflammation of a fluid-filled sac. Bursae don't respond to load the same way. Pain tends to be more diffuse, more consistent regardless of position, and less predictable with movement. If the single-leg test lights up your lateral hip pain — you have a tendon problem, not a bursa problem. And the treatment approach is completely different. Why this matters — cortisone for a bursa might help. Cortisone for a tendon degrades the exact tissue we're trying to rebuild. Wrong diagnosis leads to wrong treatment leads to years of pain that keeps coming back. Right name. Right plan. Right results. Hope this helps. Save this. Share with someone who's been chasing "bursitis" for years. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #HipBursitis #GlutealTendinopathy #LateralHipPain #Misdiagnosis #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #WomensHealth #ActiveAdults

Types of patients we see: The Googler. You've been up until 2am for three nights reading forums, watching TikToks from a physical therapist you've never met, and cross-referencing your MRI report with Reddit. By the time you walk into our office, you have a working list of 7 potential diagnoses and you're ready to advocate hard for the one that scared you the most. We see this every week. And honestly — we get it. When the healthcare system doesn't give you time or answers, of course you go looking for them yourself. Google isn't the enemy. It's a symptom of a bigger problem — most providers don't listen, don't assess, and don't explain. So patients fill the gap the only way they can. Here's what "full picture" actually means at MVMT Rx. Part 1 — Real history-taking. Not the two-question intake most providers do. A real conversation about your goals, your training, your work, your sleep, your stress, your injury history, your prior imaging, what you've tried, what worked, what didn't, what made it worse, what made it better, and how this pain has changed your day-to-day life. That conversation often reveals more than the imaging did. A patient's history — really taken — will point to the driver of the pain 70% of the time before you ever touch them. Part 2 — In-depth physical exam. Real movement assessment. Real strength testing. Real load tolerance testing. Real neurodynamic screening. Real joint-by-joint analysis. Real reproduction of the exact positions and loads that trigger your symptoms. Not a 90-second squeeze test and a diagnosis pulled from a menu. Part 3 — Then we integrate. Your history tells us where to look. Your exam tells us what's actually going on. Together they tell us the mechanism — not just the label. Once we know the mechanism, we can build a real plan. Sometimes your Google diagnosis was right. Sometimes it was completely wrong. Either way, we know instead of guessing. And that's the difference between guessing and getting better. Are you a Googler? Drop your Reddit self-diagnosis in the comments. Book a free Discovery Call at MVMT Rx. Thirty minutes. No pressure. Just clarity. Serving Reno & Sparks from Victorian Avenue.

Think stretching is the answer for a meniscus tear? Not necessarily. Your meniscus is designed to handle load. Recovery isn't about avoiding stress on the knee forever—it's about gradually rebuilding the amount of load your knee can tolerate. And an important point: meniscus tears are often found on MRI in people who don't have any knee pain. For many degenerative meniscus tears, exercise-based rehab can be an effective alternative to surgery. One exercise we like for building knee capacity: Step-Down Eccentrics → Stand on a step with one foot → Slowly lower yourself for 3–4 seconds → Tap the opposite heel to the floor → Drive back up → Keep the knee controlled over the middle of your foot 6-Week Progression Weeks 1–2 6" step • 3 × 8–10 • Bodyweight • 3-sec lowering Weeks 3–4 8" step • 3 × 8–10 • Bodyweight • Increase depth before adding weight Weeks 5–6 10–12" step • 3 × 6–8 • Light dumbbell • 4-sec lowering The key: progress gradually. Keep symptoms manageable (0–3/10) and prioritize good movement. If that's no longer the case, you're progressing too quickly. The goal isn't to protect your knee from every bit of load. It's to build a knee that's capable of handling more. Save this for your next knee rehab session. 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #MeniscusTear #KneePain #KneeRehab #StepDown #EccentricTraining #ExerciseTips #MoveWell #StayStrong #RenoNV #SportsCare #EvidenceBasedCare #ActiveAdults #StrengthTraining

Pain on the outside of your hip? Caveman edition. Could be a lot of things. Your lumbar spine referring pain to the lateral hip. Your hip joint itself. A trochanteric bursa. Or — most commonly in the population we see — a grumpy glute med tendon. Here's the quickest way to narrow it down. Press directly on the greater trochanter — the bony point on the outside of your hip. If that spot is exquisitely tender to touch, you're likely dealing with gluteal tendinopathy. That tendon has been overloaded and irritated. And the longer you go without addressing it correctly, the worse it typically gets. Most people spend months or years cycling through stretching, foam rolling, cortisone injections, and generic hip mobility routines — none of which actually rebuild the tendon. Start here — wall supported single leg stance with hip hike. Stand next to a wall. Hand on the wall for balance. Stand on your affected leg. Lift your inside leg (the uninvolved side) UP off the ground. Then actively HIKE your stance-side hip UP by squeezing the outside of your hip hard. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. 3 sets per side. This is one of the safest and most effective isometric starting points for gluteal tendinopathy. It loads the glute med without compressing the tendon against the greater trochanter. If you can do this without pain above a 4 out of 10 — you're ready to progress. Follow for more. And as always — we're here if you need us. #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #GlutealTendinopathy #LateralHipPain #HipPain #GreaterTrochantericPain #TendonRehab #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #SportsCare #ActiveAdults #WomensHealth

Want bigger biceps? Keep it simple. You don’t need 10 different curl variations. Start with: 💪 ~20 sets per week 📅 2–3 training days per week 🏋️ 2 exercises: • 1 in a lengthened position • 1 in a shortened/mid-range position You could do 10 sets Monday + Thursday, or split it across 3 days with ~7 sets each. Take those sets close to failure, stay consistent, and give it time. If you’re not progressing, then slowly increase volume. Simple doesn’t mean ineffective. Sometimes the best program is the one you can actually execute consistently. #MVMTRx #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MuscleGrowth #BicepsWorkout #StrengthTraining #Hypertrophy #BuildMuscle #MoveWell #StayStrong

Pain on the outside of your hip after sitting cross-legged? Can't sleep on your side because it hurts? Ache when you stand up from sitting? Discomfort that radiates down the outside of your leg? That's not "just getting older." That's not piriformis syndrome. That's not hip bursitis. That's gluteal tendinopathy. And no amount of stretching, foam rolling, icing, or rest is going to help you overcome it. Those things might give you short-term relief for a few hours or a day. But they don't fix the underlying problem — which is a tendon that's been overloaded and can no longer tolerate the demands you're placing on it. The fix requires two things. First — a targeted evaluation to determine what the primary driver of the problem actually is. Is it a local tendon issue? Is it referred from your lumbar spine? Is it weakness in the hip that's overloading the tendon? Different drivers require different plans. Second — a specific rehabilitation approach that calms the tendon down while progressively building it back up to handle load. Both of those steps require someone who knows what they're doing. Guessing at exercises online or trying random YouTube stretches isn't going to get you there. You can continue doing the same thing you're doing. But if that's not working — maybe it's time to make a change. We're here if you need us. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks from our clinic on Victorian Avenue 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 www.mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #GlutealTendinopathy #LateralHipPain #HipPain #GreaterTrochantericPain #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #SportsCare #ActiveAdults #WomensHealth

Knee pain? It's not always a knee problem. The knee sits between two joints — the hip above and the ankle below. Both of those joints are supposed to do specific work. When they don't, the knee ends up doing THEIR job on top of its own — and it gets angry. Regional interdependence. It's real. If your knee has been hurting and you've only been treating the knee, you're missing the picture. Here's a simple starting framework: Offload the knee. Let it calm down. Then start training the joints on either side. 1. Single Leg RDL (Hip Hinge) Trains the hip to do its job — extending, absorbing load, controlling the pelvis. Weak hips make the knee compensate. Strong hips take the load OFF the knee. 2. Copenhagen Plank (Short Lever) Trains the adductors — critical for controlling knee position and stabilizing the entire lower limb chain. Weak adductors mean poor knee tracking under load. 3. Heel Raise Trains the calves and ankle to absorb and produce force. Weak or stiff ankles force the knee to absorb ground reaction forces it shouldn't have to handle. Do these consistently. Add them to your current training. Simple. Effective. We like simple. Not every knee problem needs a knee-specific exercise. Sometimes the fix is upstream. Sometimes it's downstream. Sometimes it's both. Share this with someone dealing with nagging knee pain. And as always — we're here if you need us. 📍 Serving Reno & Sparks from our clinic on Victorian Avenue 📞 (775) 245-4142 🌐 www.mvmtrx.com #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #KneePain #RegionalInterdependence #HipHinge #Copenhagen #HeelRaise #EvidenceBasedCare #RenoNV #SportsCare #ActiveAdults

What does “capacity” actually mean? Think of it as the amount of load + frequency your body can tolerate before symptoms show up. Before an injury, your capacity might have allowed you to hike, jog, lift heavy, take the stairs, and do the things you enjoy. Then you get hurt. You rest. Your capacity drops. Now the things that used to be easy—like hiking, jogging, or deadlifting—may suddenly be outside your current limits. The answer isn’t to keep resting and hope it goes away. At MVMT Rx, we identify the movements that actually matter to your life and progressively build your capacity back up. Because the goal isn’t just to get out of pain. It’s to get back to the things that matter to you. So what’s under the curve for you right now? What’s something important to you that you can’t do anymore? 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV 📞 (775) 245-4142 🔗 Book a free Discovery Call — link in bio #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #BackPain #SportsCare #Rehab #MoveWell #StayStrong #RenoNV #ActiveAdults

Pain doesn’t just hurt. Sometimes it starts running your life. For her, back pain meant struggling to fall asleep, waking up during the night, and never feeling rested. Now? She’s sleeping through the night, waking up feeling like she actually got sleep before work, and still has energy to chase her niece and nephew on her days off. Most importantly, her life doesn’t revolve around her pain anymore. It revolves around what she can do. That’s the goal: not just feeling better, but getting your life back. 📍 MVMT Rx | Sparks, NV 📞 (775) 245-4142 🔗 Book a free Discovery Call — link in bio #RenoChiropractor #SparksNV #MVMTRx #BackPain #BackPainRelief #SportsCare #MoveWell #StayStrong #RenoNV