You’ve either said it or heard someone say, “There’s a storm a brewing, I can feel it in my bones.” But can weather really affect your health and well being? Many people tend to report an increase in pain when there are drastic weather changes. Though there is not full agreement among researchers, there appears to be…
ACL injuries are primarily non-contact and occur in sports that involve cutting, pivoting, jumping or landing.
Walking is an excellent form of exercise; whether you are just starting to exercise, recovering from an injury or are just looking to get outside and get moving; read on for tips on how walking can improve your life and what you need to get started. Physical activity in general helps to control your weight…
Exercise is extremely beneficial to all individuals, but especially to those with arthritis as it increases flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps to combat fatigue. It can be tricky, however, to determine what mistakes to avoid and when to power through the pain if you’re a workout novice. Don’t worry – we’ve got your back! Below you will find…
Although many believe osteoporosis is an unavoidable consequence of aging, it can actually be prevented {and even reversed} if you take action to keep your bones healthy and strong.
Quite simply put, using nicotine is the worst thing you can do to your spine. Smoking and vaping kills the little blood vessels that deliver oxygen to your body causing you to age faster. Smoking kills your discs causing back pain. Smoking also increases the receptors in your brain that cause you to feel pain. Yes,…
When sitting for prolonged periods of time our muscles can easily fatigue or tighten dependent upon stresses.
If you have a leg length difference of greater than 9 mm, then you have a 6X greater likelihood of having an episode of lower back pain.
One of the more common injuries that can result from weight lifting at the gym is a herniated disc.
