Professional and semi-pro athletes have an obvious reason for training the way they do. Weekend warriors train because they have some race in 6 months that they want to crush. Most of the population probably wants to merely look and feel good...
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What To Expect While You Are Expecting: Half of all pregnant women can expect some back pain. Back pain develops for two reasons. One is simply the added weight caused by the pregnancy. Another may be that the extra weight is carried in the front...
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In my first blog about sleeping, we discussed some myths and facts about sleep. I left you with some questions about your own sleeping habits along with an assignment to track your alertness during the day. Today, we will look at the bare...
READ MOREREAD MOREMany people do not understand why chiropractors actually adjust. A lot of people are actually not that comfortable with it, so it is important to understand why your chiropractor is performing this service as part of the treatment. Question or...
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Breathing and breath control is a very important aspect of life. Seems pretty obvious, right? Improper breath control can actually directly be linked to low and mid back pain. It is of the utmost importance that we, as active humans, focus...
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For some reason deadlifting has a bad rap. I think I know the reason: Low back injuries. There is a lot of information on the interweb that can scare the general public away from deadlifting. Also, there are a lot of healthcare professionals...
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Increasing you back flexibility will not increase your performance; in fact, it will probably cause you pain. Bold statement? Let’s look into it. The spine has natural curves (if you want to get fancy and impress someone, you could call it...
READ MOREREAD MOREPeople use the term “core” a lot with working out, but are often unaware of how complex it really is. This video explains what muscles are involved It is important to view the “core” as muscles that stabilize the spine on the pelvis. Question or...
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The following body parts aid in walking, potentially predispose you to PAIN in your ankle, knee, hip, and low back, and just so happen to reveal the most about your current emotions. Know what they are? YOUR FEET! Crazy, right? The feet...
READ MOREREAD MOREThis is a quick explanation of why you may be experiencing some low back stiffness in the morning. It also explains how to minimize the amount of stiffness that occurs along with why it may contribute to future low back pain. Question or Comment?...
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For years people have been told to rest after an injury has taken place. The common acronym of “PRICE” (prevent, rest, ice, compress, elevate) is the guideline to help decrease pain and facilitate repair. The question raised is, how...
READ MOREREAD MOREHey Everyone, We did 100 Turkish Get Ups today and may have caused some irritation to the knees and elbows. So, here is a quick explanation on how to cut down the bruising/inflammation. A bursa is a little pillow that lies within or...
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