Living with back pain is something millions of people do every single day. You may have previously read the stat that 4 in 5 people will deal with back pain at some point. And then 90% of those will experience multiple episodes. Thus, statistics suggest people need to...
Many people with desk jobs ask the question, is it better to stand or sit for work? Often the question comes as a result of some ache or pain. While for others is a topic du jour. The answer is not always clear cut, so lets talk about the pros/cons of each. To begin...
In the world of fitness, the huge amount of information available can be overwhelming. Now include the amount of misleading and often contradictory advice found on social media. All this can cause people to pursue ineffective strategies or even result in a person to...
As you probably know, walking is good for your health. Some may think walking is not enough…but something is always better than nothing. You can achieve many benefits from walking, so let me highlight them here for you. To begin with is simply cardiovascular health....
People with a joint replacement often wonder if exercising is safe or not. The answer is absolutely YES with a few exceptions. Many worry about potentially damaging the replacement, but it is not as easy as people think. Let’s begin with focusing on the benefits of...
A common complaint from golfers is various aches or pains associated with playing. This issue often increases in aging golfers. Neck or back pain, shoulder or knee pain, and more are all reported as disruptors of play by golf enthusiasts. Regardless of the specific...
Often people associate hand symptoms (numbness or tingling) with carpal tunnel, but are they? There can be other conditions that result in numbness/tingling of the hands that are not related to carpal tunnel. These other potential conditions include compression of the...
Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia is a condition that doesn’t just occur in people playing tennis. This condition can develop for a variety of non-tennis reasons. People who perform a high volume of repetitive motion activities involving gripping,...
Do you have numbness or tingling in your foot or feet? When people experience these symptoms, they often wonder what the source or cause is. Well, the answer depends on exactly where the symptoms are and what makes it worse or better. Let’s discuss some of the more...
Ankle sprains are quite common. Yet many wonder if rehab is necessary for an ankle sprain? Many will feel they can just “walk it off”. But what they may not be aware of are the subtle changes that happen…even with a seemingly minor sprain. It is these small changes...