1. What the heck is an MCL and what's its purpose? MCL stands for medial collateral ligament and as the name implies - it is a ligament. Ligaments are different from muscles and tendons in many...
"The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know." - Albert Einstein This pretty much sums up our feelings at the Vital Six about a lot of things ( which is how we like it ). In...
Struggling with sciatica and curious about its connection to the piriformis muscle? Learn how a lesser-known theory may change your approach to treatment. Discover why stretching might not be the...
If you're struggling with femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) and want to squat deeper without pain, this blog post is for you. It explains how FAI occurs when the hip joint's structure creates a...
When faced with the prospect of surgery, it's natural to feel a mix of anxiety and uncertainty. After all, the decision isn't just about going under the knife—it's about weighing the potential to...
Are you tired of giving up activities you love due to pain or injury? It might not be the activity itself that's the problem, but rather how you're approaching it. Discover how to apply the right...
What’s with the Weight Loss Shots? Weekly injectable medications, like Ozempic (semaglutide), have been used to manage diabetes for years. Now they are being marketed for their effect on obesity....
Struggling with nagging injuries despite doing all the right things? The answer might be simpler than you think—you could be doing too much. Learn how monitoring your training volume could be the...