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Most people may think that when we pack on a few extra pounds and that's it. I don't know about everyone else, but if I'm carrying an extra 10-20 or more pounds, I don't stay the same shape and size. Most people carry their extra weight in their midsection. When this happens it offsets their center of gravity. The same thing happens when women get pregnant.
Read MoreOften, patients will opt for medical management of their back pain with injections (which is totally fine!) I just want to speak a little about care after your injection.
I am sincerely happy when patients come to me after an injection and say that they feel all better! However, I always caution against abandoning physical therapy because you feel great. When you are feeling pain free is the best time to capitalize on making improvements!
Read MoreStress is completely normal and natural, the problem becomes when there is too much stress for a prolonged period of time. Unfortunately this is becoming all too common in today's society.
Stress can come in many forms wether it is physical, chemical, or emotional. If you had a too many slices of apple or pumpkin pie during the holiday season, had to be around that one family member that you just cant stand, or put on an extra 10 pounds like I did, then you are experiencing stress.
With the start of the New Year, there are tons of people with resolutions to get fit, lose weight, get out of pain and live a productive life!.
BUT… my question to you is are you willing to WORK FOR IT?
There’s a saying that “Nothing In Life Is Free” and that is absolutely true when it comes to every single one of your goals.
Read MoreWith the New Year upon us, I've had the chance to reflect on 2016 a bit. One of the biggest things I've been trying to do is being GRATEFUL for the life I am experiencing.
I have an task for you if you want to make 2017 better than ever. Whether your goals are to have less pain, better health, more fitness, family time, etc… (THIS IS FOR YOU)
Read MoreJust because you have pain on the side of your thigh or knee doesn't mean you have ITB (Iliotibial band) problems.
A portion of people will have their symptoms resolved by foam rolling and strengthening their muscles. There are some though, that can foam roll their ITB until the cows come home or do squats all day and their symptoms won't go away.
There are reasons for this:
Read MoreOne of the biggest steps you can take in maintaining your health is eating better, regardless if your goal is to look better or feel better. Speaking from experience, I lost 15 pounds in 3 months just by changing what I ate. During the process and after I FELT GREAT!
When it comes to eating healthier there are 2 big misconceptions. One of which is “I can eat whatever I want as long as I work out harder”. The second is “As long as the food I eat is healthy or organic I’ll be ok”.
Read MoreNeck pain and stiffness is a very common complaint. Whether you woke up with that crick in the neck or the neck stiffness that has been nagging at you for years, that is something that should be looked at. Pain or stiffness is usually your bodies alert system trying to tell you that something is not right.
Neck pain even if it is minimal, can make normal tasks difficult such as trying to back out of the driveway, blow drying your hair, or talking with people.
Read MoreThe Temporomandibular joint also know as the TMJ or jaw joint usually have pain, tenderness, popping, or clicking. Some people might try medications, a soft food diet, or mouth guards to relieve symptoms. That is exactly what they may do, relieve symptoms, not fix or address the cause of the pain and discomfort.
Read MoreOur advice to most is, “I agree… Don’t squat WRONG… You should learn how to squat CORRECTLY.”
If you think about it, squatting is a fundamental movement we have to do in everyday life. Whether it is getting off the toilet or going up the stairs, you have to perform a squat motion in order to even get through life.
Read MoreHealthFit Performance and Wellness Center provides Chiropractic, Physical Therapy and Fitness for people of all ages.
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