Towards the end of the year, we approach the time when things are getting colder, races are becoming more scarce, competitive seasons are ending, and the desire to train is harder to find…and that’s okay! This rings true especially now, during these early winter months of the year, as it’s also been BITTERLY COLD! Setting … Read more
Over the past few weeks, I have been seeing many runners and endurance athletes across the spectrum wishing to improve their overall performance. Running or exercising with intention has everything to do with having a purpose; you want to ensure you are exercising with the goal of getting the most out of your workout. For … Read more
Mental health awareness has become very abundant since the start of the pandemic. However, the research regarding mental health and exercise has been around much longer than the beginning of Covid-19. Nobody wants to have extra anxiety, stress, decreased sleep, or other stress related reactions. So then why are so many people turning to medication, … Read more
Physical Therapy has been around in the United States since the epidemic of poliomyelitis in the 1800’s. Since its inception, the field has grown to involve all types of facilities, services, and patients but the goal is all the same…keep people moving well and living healthy. There still seems to be some confusion among the … Read more
What are electrolytes and what do they do? Are electrolytes necessary in our daily consumption? Are they something we need to consume in supplement form or can they be included in our daily diet? Do we need to consume electrolytes with every exercise session? Electrolytes are vital to our body’s ability to function normally. However, … Read more
Whether you are traveling, heading to work, or going to school, carrying a heavy bag can be taxing on your body. How one prepares for this type of load and the work involved in getting to and from your destination will dictate how good you feel throughout the day. According to recent statistics, there are … Read more
Before getting into the meat and potatoes of today’s post, I want to bring a little philosophy into this by saying: “You are who you are today. The person you are today will not be the person you are tomorrow.” Today, you have an opportunity to make a difference in your life. Each day after … Read more
When doing my blog posts, I always like to go off what I am seeing within the community, the research, and also the questions I get asked by my clients. There are a lot of procedures that can be offered in the assistance of tendon related pain (tendinopathy). Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are just … Read more
Low Back Pain is the most common type of orthopedic musculoskeletal condition in existence with the highest rate of disability, as well as the biggest reason why people miss work in the United States. As this is so prominent, you would assume that health care providers would do their best to target and address this … Read more
When most people think of flossing, they immediately think of their teeth, and having the dentist scold them for not being diligent with their flossing routine! But the flossing I’m referring to in this blog pertains to another part of the body – our nerves! Yes, just like our teeth, our nerves at times need … Read more
