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The Mark Pieciak Blog all started out as a little side-project as a way for one man (Mark) to express his thoughts on strength, injury prevention, and related topics. Tired of the BS information put out there by the mainstream, as well as the BS information put out there from sources claiming to be superior to the mainstream, this blog's author argues for what has worked for him and others - all while using logic, anecdotal evidence, research, and/or an explanation of scientific knowledge to back up his views. Put on your thinking caps and gym shorts - stuff's gonna get a little arduous.
DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed by this website's author must be understood as medical advice or a prescription for physical therapy. If you are in pain, seek the help of a medical doctor. By reading the articles on this website, the reader agrees to NOT view the information as medical advice or a prescription for physical therapy, but as a form of entertainment and exchange of thoughts. You have been warned.
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In the first article titled “Is Butt Wink Inevitable?”, I discussed this oft-talked about movement pattern, how it is damaging to your spine, how it is inevitable for some folks, and why it may not even be a huge deal.
Butt wink … Continue reading
Warning: If you’ve experienced severe headaches from exercise, please go see a doctor, or else face the risk of death. Seriously. People don’t drop like flies from strength training, but dying is dying. Don’t risk it. The following article is simply a summary of what I’ve learned about exertion headaches after experiencing them myself. Once again, see a doctor if … Continue reading
Back pain is one of the most common injuries in America. Anyone who doesn’t live under a rock knows this. Apparently, approximately 31 million Americans experience back pain at any given time (Jensen M et. al).
For those in the iron-game, this reality … Continue reading
Committed athletes – I’m talking high school and collegiate – do plenty to improve themselves in their respective sport. They always show up for practice. They play in the off-season leagues to stay sharp. They treat themselves with the best equipment within their budget. They eat like a horse-and-a-half.
