One day you wake up and you have pain and numbness running from your low back all the way down through your leg. You think it will go away but it doesn’t for days. Walking doesn’t help, sitting doesn’t help,…
SI Joint – Where It Is and What It Does
The pelvis is at times referred to as the crossroad of human function. It is the connection between the upper and the lower extremity allowing for a smooth and efficient transfer of load such as in walking. It is also…
Golf & Tennis Elbow Treatment
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is inflammation of the inner part of the elbow. Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is inflammation of the outer part to the elbow. Both of these conditions are an inflammation of…
Tension Headaches and Physical Therapy
Everyone has experienced a headache at some point but for some headaches are not the result of only stress or eating ice cream too fast. For some headaches come frequently, last a few days or seem to almost never go…
Meniscal Tears: A New Hope
Back in early September 2017, I was playing basketball on the courts at Cal State Long Beach along with some classmates from my PT program. This was a common ritual for us as it allowed us to take some time…
Did You Know That Being a Woman Increases the Chance of Osteoporosis?
OSTEOPENIA – a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal, often considered to be a precursor to osteoporosis. Bone mineral density T-score between 1.0 and -2.5 OSTEOPOROSIS – a disease of the bones leading to an increased risk…
Why I Chose Cycling
There are many reasons that I am passionate about the sport of cycling; here are a few. I grew up playing soccer, from the age of 4 to about 23, there was not a moment of downtime that I wasn’t…
The Pain of Running – A Different Perspective
We often hear from people in our clinic that “running is hard on my joints” or “the wear & tear from the run has caught up with me.” Our response to them is markedly different from many in the community…
Pacifica Christian High School Partnership
In Motion O.C. is pleased to announce their new partnership with Pacifica Christian High School. PCHS, on the bluffs overlooking the ocean in Newport Beach, is an elite private high school entering its 3rd year. In Motion O.C. will be…
Shoulder Pain – What Are the Causes and Remedy
Shoulder injuries can be a great detriment to everyday activities we do. We don’t know how much we take our shoulder for granted until we lose the ability to use it. Taking care of your shoulder, like the rest of your…

