Pick Up The Pace To Maximize Your Years!
As part of their functional medicine programs, patients want to find ways to improve their quality of life. It may be more energy, less weight, better mental function or less aches and pains. Right along with that would be the goal of adding more quality years or increasing longevity. Hey, if you feel good, you’re […]
For Ankle’s Sake, Strengthen Your Glutes
Do you or someone you know roll the ankles frequently? What would be your first guess as a cause off the top? Most people would never guess the glutes and hip flexors can cause this problem. If you work at a desk, this could be an aggravating factor. Sitting for long periods of time will […]
How Fast Do We Lose Muscle?
If you are an active person, or ever fell off a workout routine, you might wonder how long it takes to lose results. When it comes to the decrease of strength or stamina, there are many factors to consider. Age, fitness level, and gender are all taken into consideration. There are many negative affects to […]
Balance Balls in the Office
Have you ever thought of using a yoga ball at work? More and more people are starting to break out of the normal office chair. Change up your office space with something inexpensive and different. There are many types of modified balance ball chairs. Some come with wheels, armrests, backs and some are just a […]
Warm It Up!
Remember PE class in elementary school? Good times, we would stretch then play basketball or some other sport to get our young bodies moving. We are all familiar with the term “warm up”. But do you know how to warmup properly? Stop using long stretch-holds before workouts. One thing I remember vividly was the lack […]
Is Core Strength Really That Important?
As we all have heard, our core is an important factor in many of our daily activities. Having a strong core can prevent us from injury and many aches and pains caused by having a weak core. The good thing is that there are certain things we can do to strengthen our core that not […]
Cryotherapy: What is it & Should you try it?
Do you have aches, pains, or inflammation? We recently added a new service to our office through Cryo Sport and Rehab. Before this cryotherapy technology, people would take ice baths. Why still sit in cold water covered in ice when you can stay dry and be done after a three minute session? It’s fast, it’s […]
6 Benefits of Exercising Regularly
Let’s face it, we are all busy! A day in the life of the average person includes going to work, running errands, and in many cases, taking care of your family. With all that daily activity, the one thing we need most often is the first thing neglected; fitting in your daily exercise regime. If […]
What a Pain in the Shin!
Do you embrace an active lifestyle? Or have you tried to be more active and been discouraged after your first run? A common ailment people face are shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). This occurs when there is repetitive stress applied, and the tissues become irritated and can even tear. The […]
Why Your Muscles Can’t Work Properly
It is very common for people to have muscle imbalances. I have patients come in that tell me they want their quadriceps really toned – we must focus on the opposing muscle as well. This prevents over compensation on the incorrect muscle groups. Here is a short list of common imbalances I see daily. If […]
