Just how much is too much activity with an injury? This is a question asked by many folks as they deal with some ache or pain. And the answer to this question really does depend on the type and severity of the injury. But that said, let’s go over a few basic tips. To...
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Returning to Activity After an Injury
Thoughts of returning to activity after an injury are often troubling. Many do not know when it is safe to return so that a re-injury does not occur. People debate whether to wait until they feel nothing or if it is ok to start back earlier. The reality is that IT...
Top 5 Ways to Prevent Low Back Pain
Low back pain is ubiquitous, over 80% of people will experience it at some point in their life. And then 90% of that 80% will experience at least one additional episode. Given that no one enjoys low back pain, it might be worth taking steps to prevent it altogether....
Staying active over the winter months
While it may be cold outside it is important to stay active over the winter months. Too often when the weather turns cold, people’s exercise/activity reduces. They enter a people’s version of hibernation. Only come springtime they added weight vs a bear losing it....
Don’t forget your fitness over the holidays
During this time of year, many people forget their fitness over the holidays. They allow those extra activities to eat away at their exercise time. But maintaining your fitness routine is important. Why is it so important? Remember, the human body is made for...
Dealing with holiday stress
Dealing with holiday stress can be quite an issue for many at this time of year. Many find November through mid-January to be a major problem for them. All the hard work put in during the other 10 months of the year goes right out the window. People stop exercising,...
Heel Pain
Who out there enjoys walking around with heel pain? I am willing to guess no one. So why then do so many people walk around for weeks or months suffering with pain daily? The most common answer is people think they can just walk their way through the pain. For some...
Joint Health Strengthened by Physical Activity and Exercise
The National Institute of Health reports that one in 10, or more than 25 million Americans, live with chronic, daily pain. For those seeking a non-pharmacological remedy, options include yoga, meditation, massage, diet, alternative medicine and physical therapy. There...
Patella Tendonitis
Patella tendonitis is a common issue experienced by many active individuals. This is an inflammation of the patella tendon. It is an acute condition often with associated swelling. The tendon is likely to be tender to palpation. Patella tendonitis often develops due...
Need help to stand up from a chair
Do you find you need help to stand up from a chair? Find that you need to push off the chair or pull up on another piece of furniture? Require multiple attempts to stand up? If the answer is YES to any of these questions, then it is past time to do something about it....
