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  1. Jesse James

    Finding Relief From Plantar Fasciitis Expanded

    This is an expanded post from last week's video on Plantar Fasciitis. It goes into much further detail about a common underlying cause of PF-- hip dysfunction; and self massage exercises to help with pain reduction. Check it out and please share with your friends. Finding Relief From Plantar...
  2. Jesse James

    Finding Relief From Plantar Fasciitis

    I frequently get questions about specific injuries. Many of these are about plantar fasciitis. Here is an article I wrote with an explanation of what can cause PF and some quick easy exercises to help you get pain relief from plantar fasciitis. Finding Relief From Plantar Fasciitis Let me...
  3. Jesse James

    Barefoot/Minimalist Walking – Transition to Barefoot/Minimalist...

    Want to transition into barefoot or minimalist running? In order to develop pain and injury free form, you must learn to walk before you run. http://tao-fit.com/barefoot-minimalist-walking-running
  4. Jesse James

    Interval Training and The Importance of Good Form

    What is Form? When it comes to movement patterns, including – but certainly not limited to – squatting, lunging, running, jumping, throwing, etc, form is paramount. Break down in form is what breaks the body. Poor form is one of, if not the primary cause of, chronic pain and injury. This goes...
  5. Jesse James

    How to Ramp up Your Metabolism – Metabolic Conditioning 101

    Have you ever suffered an injury because of bad advice? It’s not your fault. There is so much misinformation out there on the internet that is dangerous. There’s no way around it. It concerns me to read advice – albeit from genuinely well meaning people – that I know, because I’ve seen it...
  6. Jesse James

    Injury: Recovery & The Grand Return. *Plus Bonus 12 Week Running Program

    Are you dealing with an injury? Here are my thoughts on healing through the pain, recovery, and the return to form. Plus a 12 week training program to help you get there pain and injury free. http://tao-fit.com/injury-recovery-the-grand-return-plus-bonus-12-week-running-program Jesse James...
  7. Jesse James

    Article: Plantar Fasciitis By Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

    Great ArticleDr. Mark Cucuzzella, I published a blog on treating plantar fasciitis on the same day, although mine was focused primarily on self treatment. I am happy to see you focused much more on shoe transition and corrective exercise. I would love to hear your feedback on my article Self...
  8. Jesse James

    Plantar Fasciitis By Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

    Plantar FasciitisBy Dr. Mark Cucuzzellawww.trtreads.org Plantar Fasciitis is the common term for what should be more accurately termed Plantar Fasciosis. itits is an acute inflammation caused by a trauma or infection. osis is chronic degenerative condition. No evidence exists for an ideal...
  9. Jesse James

    FOAM ROLLER THERAPY FOR BEGINNERS

    It is estimated that over 116 million Americans suffer from debilitating chronic pain each year, of which low back pain is the most common. According to The American Academy of Pain Medicine, “Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. More than 26...
  10. Jesse James

    A COMMON CAUSE OF LOW BACK AND SCIATIC PAIN – THE PIRIFORMIS

    As a licensed massage therapist, I specialize in chronic pain and injury management using deep tissue massage therapy. Most of my clients come in with a common complaint: pain in the low back, hips (primarily on one side), and/or shooting pain or numbness down the back of the leg. More than...