As the mother of three competitive athletes, I have spent many long hours as a spectator, witnessing firsthand the effects sports has on the body. Amidst the physical issues from sports, there are so many positive attributes gained from playing sports. Many life lessons are taught on the field or gym floor; from mental toughness, perseverance and work ethic to the thrill of victory and the "agony of defeat" (anyone remember Wide World of Sports?). My children are confident in

A few months ago, I evaluated a patient who was referred to our clinic for "Dead Butt Syndrome". She felt pretty hopeless at ever gaining back what was left of her butt and being able to do every day activities without pain. I explained how it is a result of muscle compensations and is very typical in many individuals treated at our clinic. What exactly is it and how is it treated? Dead Butt Syndrome is another way to describe weakness in the glutes, particularly the gluteus