In the 18th century, Sir Isaac Newton famously sat under an apple tree and felt the effects of gravity. I’m sure getting struck on the head with a falling apple was a tangible reminder about the potential for gravity to result in aches and pains....
Spring-cleaning doesn't have to be just about de-cluttering and organizing your home. It’s also the perfect time to analyze your life and evaluate your daily habits. Check out these health-stalling habits you should toss out (and what to do instead): Failure to Commit Jumping from workout to...
Dr. Chelsea Savage shares one of her favorite recipes below, inspired by AllRecipies.com. She says this type of recipe is terrific because you can make it with the ingredients you happen to have on hand in your house. Sweet potatoes are also always a great...
Patients with chronic pain conditions have always presented a special challenge in rehabilitation. For instance, many studies of chronic back pain patients show that they simply don't respond to the same rehab methods or even improve to the same level as patients with acute (non-chronic)...
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Right? Wrong. When it comes to your body it’s vital to have yearly physicals. Not only do physicals put you and your health care providers in touch about your body but it’s actually been shown that yearly physicals...
You've got to move it, move it, as the song goes! The end of summer and beginning of the fall season presents some obstacles to outdoor activity as school related activities increase, daylight decreases, and morning and evening temperatures begin to fall. Fortunately, in the...
The easiest way to cure a cramp is to prevent your body from getting one in the first place. Cyclists may experience cramping when they jump into a routine that is too hard or too far above their current endurance level. Once the cramp has...
We've all been there: had a hard workout, done a little too much yard work, gone out of our comfort zone in that company softball game...
Q: I don't always remember to do my physical therapy home exercises. What is the most important thing I can do for my recovery (especially if I forget these)? A: You are not alone! One of the most common concerns that patients have is fitting home exercises...
Looking for a new sport to try? Consider tennis: it's a great sport for people of almost any age and physical level. In fact, according to the U.S. Tennis Association, people who play tennis just three hours a week cut their risk of death in half!...
