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What's Causing Your Shin Splints? Physical Therapist Answers
We're at that time of the year when working out is oh so popular due to New Year's resolutions. The gyms are packed and it's hard to get...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Jan 28, 20222 min read


How To Do A Perfect Pushup...Explained By A Physical Therapist
Ok, so the title of this blog is a tad clickbaity. But it's really more about how to do the SAFEST push-up. Now that doesn't mean you...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Jan 7, 20222 min read


2021's Best Ab Workout In 5 Minutes - Only THREE Exercises
2021 has come and nearly gone but I wanted to share with you something I've spent the greater part of a year trying to conjure up. It's...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Dec 24, 20212 min read


The RIGHT Way To Use A Massage Gun: Carpal Tunnel
Don't let an expensive massage gun become a useless hammer! In this post, Dr. Justin Lin breaks down the Gate Control Theory and reveals how to properly use a massage gun for carpal tunnel relief. Learn how to test upper extremity nerve tension, which chest, arm, and forearm muscles to inhibit versus facilitate, and why avoiding sensitive nerve heads near the wrist is crucial for long-term healing instead of temporary relief.

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Dec 17, 20213 min read


The RIGHT Way To Use A Massage Gun: Sciatica
Struggling with shooting leg pain or tight hips? Learn how to properly use a massage gun for sciatica relief with Dr. Justin Lin. Instead of making nerves angry by blasting them directly, discover how correcting anterior pelvic tilt can take pressure off your sciatic nerve. Learn how to perform the slump test, which leg and core muscles to inhibit versus facilitate, and how to safely progress your massage gun heads for lasting alignment and relief.

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Dec 10, 20214 min read


How To Get The Proper Foot Strike When Walking... Physical Therapist Explains Foot Mechanics
If you're familiar with our Youtube channel, you may know that our most popular video (with almost THREE MILLION views) is our video on...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Nov 19, 20213 min read


Physical Therapist Explains How To Care For Your Neck
I remember the first time I had neck pain. I was 10 or 11 years old and it was accompanied by a headache and upper trap pain. I never...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Nov 12, 20214 min read


Top 2 Exercises To Prevent And Treat Ankle Sprains
In the grand scheme of injuries, a sprained ankle doesn't seem like it would be something of significant consequence. Every now and again...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Oct 29, 20213 min read


Why Do Your Knees Buckle And How Do You Stop It?
I recently had a patient ask me about why her knee keeps collapsing when walking and descending steps. This is actually a lot more common...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Oct 15, 20212 min read


You're Probably Using the Elliptical and Treadmill Wrong...
Being a physical therapist that was also at one time a physical trainer has its blessings and curses. On the bright side, I feel like I...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Sep 24, 20213 min read


Combat SLOUCHING Posture with These 4 Exercises
Continuing with our month of posture awareness, this week's topic is SLOUCHING. Now that everyone is back from vacation, we are finding...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Aug 27, 20213 min read


Stop Forward Neck Posture with these 4 Exercises!
Continuing with our month of posture awareness, this week's topic is NECK POSTURE. Now that everyone is back from vacation, we are...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Aug 20, 20213 min read


Stop Your Forward Shoulder Posture With These FOUR Exercises
We are kicking off a belated Posture Month (which is in May) as an end of summer and back to school PSA (public service announcement)....

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Aug 13, 20212 min read


It's Time To Replace Your Running Shoes. Here's Why!
Like the evasive glass slipper in Disney’s Cinderella, many of you are all walking this planet in definitely not the best shoes. Most of...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Aug 6, 20213 min read


Swim Better and SAFER This Summer! Don't Hurt Your Body
Whether you are a recreational swimmer, competitive athlete, or triathlete, it’s important to ask yourself these questions before you hit...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Jul 16, 20212 min read


Everything You Need To Know About The Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system handles cellular waste, protein recycling, and fluid balance. Learn how to spot lymphedema symptoms early and promote natural lymphatic drainage.

Rehab and Revive Staff
Jun 11, 20213 min read


Pelvic Pain Awareness Month: Understanding The Pelvic Floor
The month of May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month and now Dr. Yvonne Huang is here at Rehab and Revive to address all of your pelvic floor...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
May 21, 20212 min read


The RIGHT Way To Use A Massage Gun: Tennis Elbow Edition
Struggling with outer elbow pain or weak grip strength? In this guide, Dr. Justin Lin breaks down how to properly use a massage gun for tennis elbow relief. Instead of pounding sensitive elbow tendons, learn how "Mindful Massage Gunning" helps you target the right forearm muscles. Discover which muscles to lengthen (like the supinator and bicep insertion) versus facilitate (like pronators and extensors) to achieve long-term elbow recovery.

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Apr 30, 20214 min read


Nuts and Bolts: Baseball and Elbow Injuries (Tommy John, UCL, Ulnar Collateral and Tennis Elbow)
Baseball, as it has been said by many coaches, is “90% preparation and 10% action”. Proper throwing execution is the key to saving your...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Apr 16, 20214 min read


How To Turn Fat Into Muscle...Or Not...? Physical Therapist Explains How To Build Muscle
When you dedicate your life to learning about the body, it's easy to forget that things that seem commonsensical may not be to the...

Dr. Justin C. Lin
Mar 26, 20213 min read
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