Running: some love it, while others are more than happy to watch from the sidelines. Whatever your affinity level for this activity, it’s undeniable that running is a great cardio workout. If you’re looking to up your cardio game without investing much besides your time and effort, running is really
Aching back. Stiff neck and shoulders. Constant discomfort. Does this sound familiar? Chronic back pain is incredibly common, uncomfortable, and often completely preventable. Though back pain is often dismissed as a hallmark of growing older, it truly doesn’t need to force its way into your day-to-day life. Chronic back pain
Experiencing pain in your back? You’re certainly not alone. A reported 8 out of 10 people experience back pain at some point in their lives, making it one of the most common physical ailments, causes of missed work days, and general grievances. Yet, it’s important to understand that not all
So…you’ve just been diagnosed with spondylolisthesis. A condition you’ve probably never heard of until now, and the official medical name for ongoing back pain, muscle tightness, pain in the buttocks, tightness in the hamstrings, and pain worsened by walking or activity, or even difficulty standing. Now what? And should you
Pinching in your shoulder. Shooting, searing pain when reaching overhead. Achiness in your shoulder when carrying a backpack, or even just lying down. There’s never a convenient time for these kinds of symptoms to crop up, is there? If you’re having difficulty reaching up and behind your back without pain
Did you know that over 16 million adults experience some kind of chronic back pain? It’s a leading cause of missed days of work and can be a real chore to heal for good. Many people experience back pain as an ongoing issue that they simply learn to live with
Concussion. Head injury. These are heavy diagnoses, and for good reason. Head injuries can cause severe damage– with symptoms varying in severity from nagging headaches and migraines, to permanent mood, personality disorders, and even memory loss. It goes without saying that any injury involving the head should be subject to
Calling all those “double-jointed” people out there! Are you able to push your joints past what is considered a normal range of motion? Or, perhaps dislocate your thumbs at will? While it can be a fun party trick (and an easy way to get a reaction out of anyone a
Losing bladder control is uncomfortable, inconvenient, and for many people, even a bit embarrassing to talk about. However, did you know that urinary incontinence affects over 200 million people worldwide? It’s an extremely common issue that can be difficult to get proper treatment– likely because many patients are uncomfortable discussing
Selecting A Primary Care Physician First things first: select a primary care physician— and what exactly should you expect from them? In short, your primary care physician is the first line of defense for health. You want to find a physician who will be an important advocate for your personal
