Fixing Shoulder Pain to Improve Your Throwing
Anterior shoulder pain is one of the most common issues in baseball players, especially pitchers and high-volume throwers. And while most athletes immediately look to the rotator cuff or labrum, the real problem often sits right in the front of the shoulder. If you’re dealing with pain during layback, ball release, or even after throwing, […]
Speed and Power Training: The Missing Link Before Returning to Sport
Most ACL rehab programs get you out of pain. Some get you strong again. But very few actually prepare you for what sport demands: speed, explosiveness, and confidence under load. That gap is where reinjury risk lives. If your rehab stops at basic strength or controlled movements, you’re not fully prepared for cutting, sprinting, or […]
Peptides for Injury Recovery: Do They Actually Speed Healing?
One of the most common questions athletes ask after surgery or injury is: “Should I take peptides like BPC-157 or TB-500 to heal faster?” With the rise of performance optimization, biohacking, and regenerative medicine, more athletes are exploring peptides as a way to accelerate recovery timelines. But here’s the truth: No drug or supplement replaces […]
Train Through Pain (The Smart Way)
If you’ve ever felt pain while lifting, you’ve probably had one of two reactions: Both approaches can backfire. Stopping completely often leads to more stiffness, more weakness, and more sensitivity when you return. Pushing through pain without adjustments often makes irritation worse and turns a manageable issue into something chronic. Here’s the truth: Pain doesn’t always mean […]
Stop Warming Up Your Hips Wrong
If you lift, squat, run, or train hard, your warm-up matters way more than you think. Most people think they’re warming up their hips correctly because they throw on a hip circle band and do a few side steps. But then they get under the bar and still feel: That’s because the issue usually isn’t […]
Wake Up With Neck Pain? Try This.
Waking up with neck pain is one of the most frustrating ways to start the day. You feel stiff, stuck, and unable to turn your head without discomfort. You try stretching, cracking, or forcing movement, but nothing really helps. Here’s the part most people miss: neck pain is often not just a neck problem. In […]
Fix Golfer’s Elbow the Right Way
Elbow pain can sneak up fast, especially if you golf, lift, or do repetitive gripping work. One round feels fine, the next you’re dealing with pain on the inside of your elbow that lingers every time you swing, grip a club, or even shake someone’s hand. This condition, commonly referred to as “golfer’s elbow“, isn’t […]
Why Learning to Hinge Properly Can Save Your Back
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people walk into a physical therapy clinic. And while many assume the problem is weak muscles or tight tissue, the root cause is often much simpler and more fixable. It’s a hinge problem. At Bax Performance and Rehab, we see this daily: people bending, lifting, and moving by […]
Fix Shoulder Pain During Bench Press
Bench press is one of the most popular lifts in the gym, and one of the movements most likely to cause shoulder pain when it’s not performed correctly.If you love benching but your shoulder has started to ache, pinch, or feel irritated, you’re not alone. Most lifters experience this at some point, and the causes are almost […]
Still Doing Clamshells? Here’s What to Do Instead
If you’ve been in physical therapy for months and you’re still doing clamshells… you’re probably not getting the strength and stability you actually need. Clamshells aren’t bad — they have a place early in rehab — but they quickly reach a point of diminishing returns. You can feel the burn, you can feel the muscles working, but they don’t […]