We've all done it: squeezed our feet into some shoes that look better than they feel. Maybe we tell ourselves we just need to "break them in" or we'll "only" wear them to the wedding/dance/party. Either way, we end up with aching calves, sore feet,...
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!...
Many women have bladder conditions or muscular changes post-partum; however, just because something is common doesn't make it normal. (It isn't just women: men can have pelvic health concerns, too.) Addressing these issues can be more effective -and faster- than you think. Some stats: 36% of postpartum...
As we approach July 4th and a long weekend of relaxation, many of us will celebrate Independence Day with friends and family with things like: cookouts, outings, a trip to the lake, gardening, an extra nap or two, and (weather permitting) the obligatory fireworks display....
If you've ever downloaded a weight loss app or searched a diet, you've probably heard of counting calories. The old rule says it takes a 3,500-calorie deficit to produce one pound of weight loss. This rule has been around for more than 50 years and...
Thinking about using a bike for warm-weather exercise or commuting? During the pandemic, bike shops could barely keep bikes in the stores and parts flew off shelves as people took to the road or trails to escape quarantine. Cycling is not just a beneficial workout...
We know that discovering your symptoms have a name can be both a relief and scary at the same time. It helps to learn what your condition means, what the symptoms are, and maybe most importantly - what you can do about it. Ankylosing Spondylitis is...
Most of us have dreams for how we want to improve our lives and ourselves, as well as goals we want to achieve...
Sometimes when your back hurts, it's difficult to tell the difference between muscular pain and pain that could be coming from your spine. Figuring out the type of back pain you have can help determine how you treat it and what might work best. Here...
Back pain, and specifically low back pain, is one of the most common reasons a person seeks treatment or turns to physical therapy. Although pain has a very important role in our health - keeping us safe - it can often wear us down emotionally...
