Elbow pain can sneak up on you. At first, it may just feel like a small ache when you grip, lift, swing, type, pull, or carry something. Then it starts showing up during workouts, yard work, pickleball, golf, tennis, climbing, biking, manual labor, or even simple daily tasks like opening a jar or holding a coffee mug. Many people assume all outside elbow pain is “tennis elbow.” But elbow pain is not always that simple. At Performance & Recovery Clinic in Basalt, we evaluate e

Tight calves can affect more than just how your lower legs feel. Calf stiffness may influence: Walking Running Hiking Skiing Squatting Lunging Jumping Landing Ankle mobility Foot mechanics Achilles tendon comfort Plantar heel tension If your calves feel constantly tight, sore, or restricted, Calf Crushers can be a useful self-release drill to add to your warm-up or recovery routine. The goal is not to aggressively smash the calf or “break up” tissue. The goal is to apply cont

When pain, stiffness, or muscle tension keeps interfering with activity, many people want an option that supports recovery without needles, medication, or additional strain on the body. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy, commonly called PEMF therapy, is a noninvasive treatment that uses controlled electromagnetic pulses around a targeted area of the body. At Performance & Recovery Clinic in Basalt, we use a professional PMST loop applicator that can be positioned around ar

Modern Chiropractic Care: Evidence-Informed Treatment, Rehabilitation and Better Patient Outcomes Modern chiropractic care should be more than a quick adjustment, a generic treatment plan, or a collection of impressive-looking technologies. At its best, contemporary chiropractic care combines: A thorough clinical assessment Evidence-informed decision-making Clear communication Appropriate hands-on treatment Active rehabilitation Measurable functional goals Selective use of te

Chiropractic care is often associated with back pain, but a thoughtful treatment plan can involve much more than a spinal adjustment. For active adults, workers, athletes, and people recovering from injury, chiropractic care may help reduce certain musculoskeletal symptoms, improve comfortable joint movement, and make it easier to participate in rehabilitation. The goal should not be to “perfectly align” the body or promise that an adjustment will transform every aspect of he

Finding a chiropractor should involve more than choosing the closest office or clicking the first result that appears in a search. The right provider should take time to understand: What is hurting How the problem began Which activities aggravate it What you have already tried How the condition affects work, sleep, exercise, and daily life What you want to return to doing For someone living in the Roaring Fork Valley, those goals may include returning to skiing, hiking, cycli

Recovering from an injury, surgery, or prolonged period of pain usually takes more than rest. Rest may be important during the early stages of healing, but the body also needs an appropriate return to movement and load. That is where rehabilitation exercises become valuable. A well-designed rehabilitation program can help you: Restore comfortable movement Rebuild strength and endurance Improve balance and coordination Increase tolerance for everyday activity Prepare injured t

If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, driving, staring at a screen, or even standing for long hours, chances are you’ve felt the effects — tight shoulders, stiff hips, sore feet, and a neck that just won’t relax. The reality is simple: your body is designed to move . But when we get stuck in the same positions day after day, muscles tighten, joints lose their natural motion, and movement becomes restricted. Over time, these small limitations can create a cascade of