<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Self-care Pain Management Techniques]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to VPRC-Guided Pain Relief! Here we teach you techniques to loosen your fascia, stretch your muscles and relieve pain via pressure points.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:25:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vprc.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Are you Over Training? 5 Signs of Over Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you over training? These are 5 signs of over training. Are you noticing that working out seems to be becoming more like a task? It can be that this is a symptom of possible over training. ]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/signs-of-over-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac9ca19992c96cd84b2e0b</guid><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[lower back pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><category><![CDATA[stress relief]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[gym tip]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:34:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_a27b920f09a8498aba3950846c1f6c50~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench Press and Rounded Shoulders; 2 Exercises for Correction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bench press and rounded shoulders is a common presentation. This can occur when there is a large difference between working the chest versus working the back.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/bench-press-and-rounded-shoulders-2-exercises-for-correction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995dfad4c11d313e894ebd5</guid><category><![CDATA[Stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bad posture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid back]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rhomboids]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle Trapezius]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rotator cuff]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder]]></category><category><![CDATA[Supraspinatus]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:20:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_0694b02971934c1d9e609b1607539e4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relieve Shoulder Pain and Improve Exercise Technique]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relieve shoulder pain and improve exercise technique. In this writing we will discuss the "forward" shoulder position, it's impact and the muscles that can be implicated. Our video discusses this along with helpful tips to correct this mal-positioning. Watch the video now.

]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/relieve-shoulder-pain-and-improve-exercise-technique</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69726f8716ee2e056456abd6</guid><category><![CDATA[Stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[foam roller]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bad posture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stretching tip]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:09:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_0849a0896383427d9465f81def83d881~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incline Bench Press Shoulder Pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incline bench press shoulder pain is a common presentation. It can be mild up to a point where you have to skip certain exercises because of the pain and discomfort.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/incline-bench-press-shoulder-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695b23fefda4d2610d13ab57</guid><category><![CDATA[Trigger points]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder pain]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:20:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_b2200d327be54046a5c785039274f262~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knee Pain Relief; Managing Patellar Tracking Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knee pain relief and management can be a difficult task. Here is one scenario that can cause knee pain and some things that can help.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/knee-pain-relief-managing-patellar-tracking-issues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f5727904b472953c7757b2</guid><category><![CDATA[Stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[foam roller]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Quadriceps]]></category><category><![CDATA[knee]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rectus Femoris]]></category><category><![CDATA[It Band]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iliopsoas]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:37:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_402b68193a0a449f90270e92585c5e24~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neck Stretches; Manage your Pain Effectively, Learn How]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neck stretches can help with managing pain and tightness. Tight neck muscles can also cause headaches.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/neck-stretches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cc45cb4658226ab730d58b</guid><category><![CDATA[Neck soreness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headaches]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck Tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bad posture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trigger points]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck stretch]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:18:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_96eebc15a0004fdd80ad3938c8823cb3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Risks of Full Joint Extension During Exercises Like Bench Press and Leg Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Risks of Full Joint Extension During Exercises Like Bench Press and Leg Press]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/the-risks-of-full-joint-extension-during-exercises-like-bench-press-and-leg-press</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689c97d5283bca50609f78cb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_ff12ea6228f24b74a25288577d74d7ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Master Flat Bench Press Mechanics for Optimal Safety and Injury Prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a quick lesson on proper flat bench bench press mechanics to help prevent injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/how-to-master-flat-bench-press-mechanics-for-optimal-safety-and-injury-prevention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689f3c1181e6ee2fae50aa26</guid><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rotator cuff]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder]]></category><category><![CDATA[Infraspinatus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Supraspinatus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Subscapularis]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:47:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_1eaf0e78bc9a4c4d9d7011eaadab21b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Shortened Hip Flexors May Cause Hamstring Tightness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Shortened Hip Flexors May Cause Hamstring Tightness. You could be someone who is having a hard time loosening those hamstrings.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/why-shortened-hip-flexors-may-cause-hamstring-tightness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c5fdfb44bc4a713be0d983</guid><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><category><![CDATA[Quadriceps]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stretching tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rectus Femoris]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iliopsoas]]></category><category><![CDATA[Psoas]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hip Flexor]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 23:32:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_09d6afcd243448768559e1294d23804f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knee Pain; What is The Quadriceps Angle (Q Angle)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quadriceps Angle (Q Angle) and Knee Pain. Knee pain is a very common issue that runners, cyclists and those that are very active in the ]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/the-quadriceps-angle-q-angle-and-knee-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a7e26073e84a6bd9938612</guid><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fascia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Quadriceps]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thigh tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[knee]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rectus Femoris]]></category><category><![CDATA[It Band]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running tips]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 01:10:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_ba1e805cfdcf4fac9d0c551be5baebd0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Plank and Shoulder Pain; Relieve the Discomfort Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Plank and shoulder pain.  One sided shoulder pain (although it is possible to have both being affected)  from exercises such as the Plank could be attributed to increased engagement of particular muscles of the shoulder.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/the-plank-and-shoulder-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677b201adae421393b46b876</guid><category><![CDATA[Shoulder pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[gym tip]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:54:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_3189288c147f48d39b74ed1862867a62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relieve Wrist Pain with these Simple Biomechanical Adjustments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relieve Wrist Pain with these Simple Biomechanical Adjustments. Proper exercise technique may help decrease potential injury and manage pain]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/relieve-wrist-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674cf1fbd536db5bba851148</guid><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wrist]]></category><category><![CDATA[forearm]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel]]></category><category><![CDATA[hand pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness tip]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 01:58:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_2b7cdc8463b342e4a1f08e2bd4f9074b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrist Pain During Pushups and Downward Dog? A Simple Tip]]></title><description><![CDATA[This tip is for those of you that are finding issues with their wrist (pain/discomfort) during exercises such as the Downward Dog and Pushup]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/wrist-pain-during-pushups</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6727f29f9bb21c3d15fc862d</guid><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stretching tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[carpal tunnel]]></category><category><![CDATA[hand pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[gym tip]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 22:09:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_e8ba97aa05ee433a81536317793787ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pectoral stretch; EZ Using Therapy Band, Learn now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pectoral stretch. Tight Pectorals can hinder exercise performance and potentially cause pain and discomfort. ]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/ez-stretch-for-pectorals-using-therapy-band</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b0ef5cf8a40ddf7545eac0</guid><category><![CDATA[fitness tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stretching tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[gym tip]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_1ac0f18d09f54adca541050d8923e6ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Massage Therapist Short Commentary: Protect Your Shoulder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn to protect your shoulder from injury. This video is a short commentary on a paper written by Emilio Landoff phd and Rogerio (roger) Be]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/a-massage-therapist-short-commentary-protect-your-shoulder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66eb77b358142f14ef991694</guid><category><![CDATA[Neck soreness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rotator cuff]]></category><category><![CDATA[Rotatotr cuff stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder]]></category><category><![CDATA[Infraspinatus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Supraspinatus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Subscapularis]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 01:26:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_36d383b54a4248d5bc341d972b99232a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hip, Knee and Thigh Pain Stretch: Release the Sartorius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hip, Knee and thigh pain that occurs simultaneously can be from different muscles or anatomical structures.  However, you can have instances where the root of the 3 stem from one particular muscle.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/hip-knee-and-thigh-pain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669ebaff573e8348dc9332a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[lower back pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Quadriceps]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thigh tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stretching tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[knee]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hip Pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hip Flexor]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:50:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_c0ef2f4e473b47bfbb05505fb55e1a2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight Calf Stretch: Harnessing Dumbbells for Effective Stretching Techniques]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tight calf stretch. Use this effective calf stretch for tightness. Runners, cyclists and fitness enthusiasts may find this helpful.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/effective-calf-stretch-for-tightness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665cb773263c44dd9f06594b</guid><category><![CDATA[Stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[calf stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calves]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stretching tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gastrocnemius stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soleus stretch]]></category><category><![CDATA[foot pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Running tips]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:37:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_27ee34ea0572407c8c8b165d0274d5d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic Neck Pain from the Dip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dip could be causing your neck pain. The Triceps muscle may be impacting chronic pain and tightness of the neck.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/chronic-neck-pain-from-the-dip-exercise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660ef9c7ade812bfce71ff36</guid><category><![CDATA[Neck soreness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck Tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trigger points]]></category><category><![CDATA[gym tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness tip]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:12:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_8322f0b02a07421095767cc45a0a9496~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight Upper Trapezius Muscle; Why Dropping the Shoulders During Exercise is Important]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manage Tight Upper Trapezius Muscle; Why Dropping the Shoulders During Exercise is Important]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/manage-tight-upper-trapezius-muscle-why-dropping-the-shoulders-during-exercise-is-important</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6608df3857fc92a2cdf93057</guid><category><![CDATA[Neck soreness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck Tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle Trapezius]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trigger points]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness tip]]></category><category><![CDATA[Shoulder pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headaches]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:48:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_fabbda6d1e37447bb10f63f335c42412~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pain Relief Tip While Travelling; Bring these 3 Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a video outlining how to manage pain and tightness with 3 tools on your travels.]]></description><link>https://www.vprc.ca/post/pain-relief-tip-while-travelling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ff6075629c7fa2746268eb</guid><category><![CDATA[Neck soreness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Headaches]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pressure Points]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neck Tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[foam roller]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle tightness]]></category><category><![CDATA[lower back pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-massage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Trigger points]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thigh tightness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:21:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fefd63_d04ccfbffeed4bc2942842bcee346d3a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alfie vente</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>