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If you by chance followed the recent NBA playoffs, one of the biggest topics of controversy was whether or not Kevin Durant should have played game 5 of the finals.
As the physical therapist and rehab coordinator for the Los Angeles Football Club, I could not help but try to put myself in the same position and ask myself, "What would I do?"
Do you ever find yourself getting up in the morning and wondering "Why does my back hurt a lot when I wake up?”
Does your pain or stiffness get in the way of or make it harder to get your day started?
Quality sleep is a huge part of your whole body health, and it shapes the way that you approach your day. There are many factors that can affect your sleep, but two common reasons that tend to be a problem are one, your mattress, and two, your pillow…
Read MoreYour health is wealth, and a large part of that stems from making sure you are giving your body the BEST conditions possible to make the most out of all your time, energy and hard work.
When it comes to fitness, we notice that people have the tendency to focus on programs, workouts, and exercises, but one of the things we're not talking about is recovery.
Recovery is one of those terms that we hear all the time in the health and fitness world, but what is it exactly?
What if I told you that you could really optimize your next workout or training session by just remembering to do a few simple things?
Read MoreMaybe you’ve been looking to get healthier and more active, to be able to keep up on your weekend hikes, or maybe you just want to feel and look good when you wear your favorite clothes or take photos...
Personal training can be a great option for those who have important health goals to reach but just need a little bit of help or guidance.
HealthFit Personal Trainer Coach Allister Buchanan is here to speak on some barriers we notice people face when deciding if finding a personal trainer is right for you...
Read MoreDo you feel like you aren’t able to do the things you want or love because of your arthritis holding you back?
Well, the good news is, you do not have to live with this pain or discomfort… If you’ve found yourself struggling with limited activity because of your arthritis discomfort, then you may want to keep reading to find out how we can help you…
Read MoreToday is the last installment of this series discussing knee pain, its various causes, treatment options and success stories. When helping our clients eliminate their knee pain, one of the most important things we can do is tell them what NOT to do.
Remember that in this early phase of recovery, our main goal is to reduce pain and inflammation, so it makes sense that if there are a few things that are really aggravating the knee, then we need to get rid of these things as soon as possible.
Read MoreLast week was all about getting some tips on decreasing your knee pain so you can get back to exercising again. One of the most challenging things people face in this day and age is inactivity. One of the sports that our clients love best is GOLF!
For them, there is nothing better than the smell of the grass, the calmness of the surroundings and the feeling of hitting a great swing!
If you or a loved one is an avid golfer, how many times have you had to stop because of knee pain?
Are you tired of an inconsistent swing because of an achy knee or sharp pain every time you push off or follow through?
How many surgeries have you had on your meniscus before deciding this may be too much?
Read MoreWith the new year upon us, many of us are getting started on our ‘resolutions’, or we’re at least thinking about them. And of course, one of the most common resolutions you will hear is people who want to start losing weight and exercising more. Losing weight and exercising more in 2019 are both great ideas… but what about people who can’t workout because they are in pain?
This is a frequent obstacle at the clinic, especially for people with knee pain. It often goes something like this: “I’d like to exercise more to lose some weight, but my knee hurts too much to exercise.” Here’s another common variation: “My surgeon tells me I need to lose 40 lbs if I want a total knee replacement, but how can I lose weight if I can’t exercise?”
Read MoreOverall, knee pain is a bit like back pain; it seems like everyone has it, and not many people really understand what they can do about it. Additionally, many people are under the impression, often via trusted advice, that they ‘just have to live with it’ because they are ‘getting older’.
If this sounds like YOU, I think you’re really going to enjoy this next series of articles. I’m going to start with some basic information today, and then I’ll be able to offer valuable information about how to eliminate knee pain in future articles.
Read More“I’ve had sciatica pain in my right leg and piriformis syndrome for 19 months."
Said a frustrated Sarah (age 47), who injured her back during a ‘boot-camp’ exercise class almost 2 years ago...
She had been suffering from that deep ‘tooth-ache’ like feeling in her right hip (literally a pain in the butt) which shot down her leg any time she tried to sit down or bend forward. (commonly known as ‘sciatica)
Read MoreHealthFit Performance and Wellness Center provides Chiropractic, Physical Therapy and Fitness for people of all ages.
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