We were very happy to hear about Mary Deeg's recent success with triathlon performance after starting a plan of care with us at Odom Health & Wellness. Listen to the wonderful success story of a local triathlete who wanted to increase her performance during...
People often come to us with significant pain in their upper and lower backs. The number one question we get is: How does physical therapy help back pain? And will it cure mine? The issue of a “cure” is difficult because it depends on what exactly is happening within...
Could something that you are eating everyday be making you feel tired, bloated, achy, gi distress, skin issues or frequent headaches? These are just a few of the symptoms that a food sensitivity can cause. We talk about food being our medicine but some foods even so...
As running continues to be a large focal point for active populations, especially in our Minnetonka surrounding cities, we have noticed that many of our clientele have taken to running as a way to stay healthy and build routine in what has been an inconsistent year....
You have knee pain and it has started to affect your running, should you stop running? should you rest? What about that local race that you do every year that is coming up, do you push through or hold back to rest up until that point? Here at Odom Health and Wellness...
Seasonal Transition for the Endurance Athlete Many endurance athletes around the twin cities area are getting their final races in for the months ahead and as usual are looking for ways to stay sharp and conditioned during the off-season to prepare for...
Many people use exercise, including running, to help reduce their stress. This might be the emotional stress of a major life event, or the daily stress of work and family. However, your favorite stress reducer also creates other types of stress in your body. What...
You hit a drive off the 1st tee that goes 50 yards shorter than your average from last year. You can’t help but notice that the pain in your low back definitely limited how well you were able to swing the club. As the round progresses, the pain only gets worse and...
As a dancer, one endures a multitude of stresses to the body. Dancers are certainly prone to injury, just like any athlete. Injury, secondary, to dance can happen acutely due to landing poorly from a grande jeté or have a gradual onset from forcing turn-out in ballet....