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Should I train with pain?
This is a question I commonly get asked by people who get injured specifically when training. I want my patients to get back to training,...

Jesse Dugan
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Headaches
Do you experience chronic head aches or migraines that are not relieved by over the counter medications? There is a chance that your...

Jesse Dugan
Nov 28, 20201 min read
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Conditions We Treat
Did you know that chiropractors are trained to treat ALL these issues?! At Pain 2 Performance, we treat more than just the spine! We...

Jesse Dugan
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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Posture and Pain
Wanted to take some time today to talk about posture and its role in injury and chronic pain. Let’s focus on an upper body postural fault...

Jesse Dugan
Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Why it's important to warm up
Is warming up really that important? YES! If you do not spend time warming up prior your workout, you are not only increasing your risk...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 27, 20201 min read
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Maximize your recovery
Hitting a plateau? Looking for that extra push to give you an edge on your performance? Then let’s talk about recovery. A lot of people...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 20, 20202 min read
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Should you be using ice for your injuries?
Recently, I have heard a lot of debate about the application of ice for injuries. Some people demonize ice, while some people claim it is...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 15, 20201 min read
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Take Control of Your Life
Here is a before and after picture from one of my recent sessions with a patient. He came to me with some shoulder issues that he was...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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The Deadlift: Sumo vs. Conventional
Let’s talk deadlift. There has been a long debate on which variation of deadlift is better: sumo or conventional. I am here to tell you...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 13, 20202 min read
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Wrist pain with the bench press? Try the Bulldog Grip!
Do you have wrist pain with the bench press? When someone tells me they have wrist pain when they bench, I always ask them how they grip...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 12, 20201 min read
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Benefits of Foam Rolling
Research shows that foam rolling has numerous benefits on recovery and performance. If you aren’t incorporating foam rolling into your...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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Knees Over Toes Myth
Ever hear someone tell you that it’s bad to let your knees go past your toes when you squat? Well I’m here to tell you that not only is...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 10, 20201 min read
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Vicious Injury Cycle
When it comes to injury, it can be seen as curse or a gift. It’s a curse because it can perpetuate chronic issues down the road. However,...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 4, 20202 min read
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Soda Can Analogy
When we hear the word core we typically think of someone with 6 pack abs. However, our core is made up of muscles that go deeper than our...

Jesse Dugan
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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Foot Stability
Foot stability is one of the most overlooked details when it comes to lifting mechanics, specifically any exercises that involves a squat...

Jesse Dugan
Jul 31, 20201 min read
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The 5 Laws of Strength Training
Today I wanted to talk about the 5 Laws of Strength Training that were created by Tudor Bompa who is considered to be the Father of...

Jesse Dugan
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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The Closed Scissor Position
In the treatment room, I heavily stress the importance of core stability when it comes to combatting back pain and loading the spine. One...

Jesse Dugan
Jul 28, 20201 min read
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Flexibility Vs. Mobility
Flexibility vs Mobility, what’s the difference? 🧘♀️🏋️♀️ Most times when these words are used they are commonly used synonymously....

Jesse Dugan
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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Stability Vs. Mobility
When treating pain and assessing movement it is important to consider this stability vs mobility paradigm. Basically this paradigm states...

Jesse Dugan
Jul 14, 20201 min read
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