Mike Ryan Sports Medicine

Mike Ryan Sports Medicine Speaker, physical therapist, certified athletic trainer, author, lifelong athlete, & NFL Athletic Trainers Hall of Famer. Elite Sports Medicine for You.

Ironman triathlon (6X), acrobatic wing walking, Running With the Bulls. Personal Mission Statement: To Enhance the Health of Others.

“Is the risk of what I’m about to do worth the risk?”This is a powerful question to ask before you jump into that new wo...
06/14/2026

“Is the risk of what I’m about to do worth the risk?”

This is a powerful question to ask before you jump into that new workout you saw on Insta or the full-go pickleball game with your teenager.
Answering that Q will help you avoid an expensive, painful injury.

We maintain our cars, homes, and appliances regularly to keep them from breaking down. Yet, many people wait until their...
06/14/2026

We maintain our cars, homes, and appliances regularly to keep them from breaking down. Yet, many people wait until their body is in severe pain before giving it any attention.

Your body deserves proactive maintenance. Quality movement, targeted recovery, and joint mobility are not temporary quick fixes. They are ongoing investments that keep your joints sliding and gliding perfectly over time.

The goal is not just avoiding injury. It’s continuing to do the things you love for as long as possible.

My post-track workout routine is simple and easy:- Firefly Recovery Device Bands - ✅- 🍌 + 🥜- ✅- - ✅- - ✅USATF Mast...
06/12/2026

My post-track workout routine is simple and easy:
- Firefly Recovery Device Bands - ✅
- 🍌 + 🥜- ✅
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- - ✅

USATF Masters

06/12/2026

Most people think your body gets stronger during a workout. In reality, exercise actually breaks your muscles down. The real progress happens AFTER the gym, when your body repairs itself during recovery.

When you skip recovery, your muscles lose their natural flexibility. Tightness builds up, your joints stop moving smoothly, and your body starts cheating on movements just to avoid pain.

True recovery is the only thing that keeps your body healthy enough to train consistently week after week.

Don't skip the most important step. Grab a foam roller for 5 minutes today to melt away muscle tightness and protect your joints. No idea how to use one? Check link in bio.

06/11/2026

Shoutout to my coach Owen Shott for his help preparing me for USATF Masters National Championships.

When something hurts, many people assume the best thing they can do is stop moving completely.Sometimes that's necessary...
06/10/2026

When something hurts, many people assume the best thing they can do is stop moving completely.

Sometimes that's necessary. But not always.

In many cases, prolonged inactivity can actually contribute to more stiffness, reduced mobility, and decreased muscle function.

Movement helps circulate blood, deliver nutrients to tissues, maintain joint mobility, and keep the body functioning the way it's designed to.

That's why many people notice they feel better after a walk, light movement, or mobility work—even when they didn't feel like moving in the first place.

The key is choosing the right movement for your body and your situation.

Recovery doesn't always mean doing less.

Sometimes it means moving smarter.

06/08/2026

Ever roll out of bed and your lower back or calves feel instantly tight?

You haven't even started your day, yet your body already feels exhausted. It’s incredibly frustrating when everyday movements start feeling like a chore.

Here is the truth: your body may not be broken. It might be holding onto the accumulated stress from your busy week.

And when you ignore that morning stiffness, your body compensates. Suddenly, a simple bend or twist turns into a pinch.

Don't just "live with it." Tomorrow morning, spend just 2 minutes rolling out your calves and upper back before you even pour your coffee. Watch how much lighter your first steps feel.

Tension is not always the problem.Sometimes the body creates tightness because it feels unstable, fatigued, overloaded, ...
06/03/2026

Tension is not always the problem.

Sometimes the body creates tightness because it feels unstable, fatigued, overloaded, or under-recovered.

The body is constantly trying to protect itself, regardless of your dreams and busy itinerary.

That’s why the results of simply stretching aggressively are often very temporary.

Recovery, movement quality, tissue preparation, and stability often play a much larger role than people realize.

This is also one reason I’ve spent years teaching soft tissue work and foam rolling strategies to help people move and recover more effectively.

06/01/2026

Many people believe feeling run down is simply part of staying active.

But in many cases, the issue is not lack of effort.
It’s accumulated fatigue.

The body can only handle stress well when recovery is also present.

More intensity is not always the answer.
Sometimes the body needs restoration more than another hard session.

Learning the difference matters.

Some people think about health short-term.But the body responds to what we repeatedly do over time.Your daily movement, ...
05/31/2026

Some people think about health short-term.

But the body responds to what we repeatedly do over time.

Your daily movement, posture, and recovery habits are shaping your future mobility everyday.

Staying active later in life doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through consistent habits NOW..

The small things done consistently today often determine how well the body moves years from now.

Take care of the body before it starts to breakdown, demands major attention, and drastically alter your ability to move.

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