Every year, many of us step onto the golf course, hoping to hit the ball further and faster (or at least get it on the fairway). Unfortunately, the latest advances in equipment cannot compensate for poor body mechanics when it comes to your golf swing. If you’re the type of [...]
Although hip and leg injuries often get the attention of runners, like plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee, and IT band syndrome, for example – lower back pain is also quite prevalent and often ignored. For people who run, lower back pain is often a symptom of inefficient running mechanics, imbalanced muscle [...]
Everywhere you look, you’ll see people, young or old, looking down at their cell phones. If you find yourself on your phone for extended periods and have noticed a pain in your neck, you may be suffering from text neck. […]
Kitchen ergonomics can be just as important as work ergonomics whether you are a chef or a home cook. While sports and trauma often come to mind, everyday activities are often underestimated as the culprit behind overuse injuries. […]
Hypermobility is a generalized term to describe a congenital disorder marked by loose ligaments and connective tissues. Hypermobility may be associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, but it can also exist on its own. It isn’t uncommon to have extra flexible joints, but if those joints can move far beyond the normal [...]
Millions of people around the world are affected by cancer. […]
You find yourself with an ache, twinge, or pain in your low back, and you wonder what your next move is? […]
The arrival of fall means the arrival of high school sports. To stay on the field or on the court all season long, the following are a few tips to maximize performance for student-athletes: […]
Sometimes, being injured is harder psychologically than it is physically. In order to return to the activities you love after an injury, it is crucial to consider the emotional toll being sidelined with an injury has on recovery. Many people become frustrated, angry, and depressed after an injury, which is [...]
The long summer days are gradually shortening and spiced pumpkin treats are out in full force. As the days get shorter and colder, some people tend to become far less active in the fall and winter months, with the tendency to stay inside for more sedentary activities. Try one of [...]
