Mt. Diablo Sport and Spine

This week’s prescription: move more than you did last week. Get to it! #movewithintent

We’re not here just for short-term relief, but instead for a long-term solution. You're not a machine that just needs a quick fix. You're a human - we will work one on one together to meet your goals. From picking up the barbell to picking up your kids. We get you back to doing the things you love. If you're ready to work one on one and get out of pain and back to performance, book now through the link in our bio!

While returning from injury, the split squat, while it has many variations, is one of the great starting points for exercise selection. Whether it may be for the lower back, hip, knee, etc.. Some benefits: Build unilateral strength... Improves joint stability Can be a great alternative while not being able to squat due to pain Tip: We typically use a slower (3-5sec) down portion than up to promote stability and control. We’re excited to be working hard to provide more content for you that’s coming soon! Let us know if there’s anything in particular you’d like to see! As always, #movewithIntent. See more

Getting back to activity after a back injury can be frustrating. Often times we rest, feel no pain, then return to activity only to find ourselves back where we started. In pain. We go beyond just getting you out of pain. We provide you the support to get back safely and equip you with the right tools and knowledge to keep from it happening again. All so you can feel confident in getting back to the activities you love. Are you ready to g...et out of pain and get back to what you love!? Book with us now through the link in our bio! #MoveWithIntent See more

How well can you stand on one leg? With so much emphasis placed on the squat as one of the gold standards of lower body exercises, we can quickly forget the importance of unilateral (one-sided) movements. In particular, we use certain exercises such as the Single Leg RDL to assess and work our hip's ability to stabilize the pelvis and lower leg. ... We often start here when testing movement imbalances and common causes especially in cases of lower back and knee pain. Having pain while performing lower body exercises? We can get out of pain and back to performance! See more

Happy New Year to our amazing patients and community! We’re beyond grateful for your continued support. As we leave 2020 in our rearview, here’s to a happy & healthy new year. ... Here’s to more PRs, obstacles to overcome, and goals to crush. We’ll be with you every step of the way! Bring it on 2021! #Movewithintent See more

Happy Small Business Saturday Thanks, @propertybyashley, for stopping by and putting together some videos in support of #nationalsmallbusinesssaturday! Check out this snippet from our video, with more to come soon! Now more than ever, your local businesses need your help. Whether it's a gym, restaurant, private practice, etc., they can all benefit from your support. Not just today, but every day. Whether it's your dollar, a review, or referral, a little goes a long ...way! As we continue to put your health first, we will continue, as always, to keep the clinic clean and ready for you to get out of pain and back to performance. With that being said, for the holidays we are offering gift certificates that are available for all of our treatment options. DM us for more info! Book with us through the link in our bio! See more

Did you know it is common to have setbacks during rehab for an injury? We see a lot of this with the everyday athletes who come to see us. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but the road to success is rarely a linear path. ... Being pain-free is only a part of the journey to returning to the activities and sports you love. The better we understand this, the easier it is to trust the process and achieve our goals! Ready to get out of pain and get back to the activities you love? Work with someone who understands the process and book now through the link in our bio! See more

Ever feel the need to decompress? That’s what cupping does for the skin and the layer of tissues beneath. There are many benefits of cupping:... Increased blood circulation Improvement of muscle pliability Increased muscle elasticity Potential to relieve pain and muscle spasms Do you or someone you know think they may benefit from cupping? Book now through the link in our bio! See more

What action are you taking to achieve your health and fitness goals? It's the small wins that create big victories over time. Here's 3 things that help habits stick to create those small wins:... 1) Repetition. Habits form based on frequency, not time. 2) Stable context. If the context is always changing, so is the behavior. You need a reliable environment. 3) Positive emotions. If it feels good, you’ll want to repeat it. Know someone who needs to take action? Share this! Take action now and book with us through the link in our bio! #MoveWithIntent See more

Have you tried everything? From the Top 5 Rehab Exercises on Instagram, to the provider who had to see you a few times a week for months. Nothing has seemed to work.... We hear that all the time in our office. We’re usually the last resort for people, but to be honest, we like being the underdog. You’ve been hopping from office to office looking for results, as well as maybe some actual one-on-one time with your provider and not to be handed off to an assistant? Great news is, there is such a place! Our sessions are individualized and one-on-one to get you from pain back into power. After our initial detailed exam and assessment we’re able to create a plan together to achieve the results you deserve. Get back to the things you love. Have nagging injuries, but not sure if you’re the right fit for us? Book a free assessment through the link in our bio! See more