Waking up in the morning is met with the usual stretch, yawn and snooze button. But if you wake up with aches and pains, experience stiffness with each stretch and snoozing only prolongs the moments between getting your ibuprofen and feeling relief . . . then you...
As the political year ramps up, stump speeches are in abundance and yards are filled with signs of party allegiance - affordable healthcare remains on top of the priority list for the American public. However, “expense” is a relative term among Americans. Young...
We’ve all been there before: you find yourself at the doctor’s office because you just can’t live with the pain any longer. Waiting rooms begin to feel like home because you’re there for an hour or longer. Once in an exam room, you’re trying to work with a doctor who...
Sometimes all you need is a good stretch, and the pain will work its way out . . . and other times it does not. From clenching teeth at night to working on our feet throughout the day, the daily grind of life creates tension in our bodies often harbored in our backs....
Have you ever heard the old riddle: What crawls on four legs in the morning, walks on two legs in the afternoon, and walks on three legs at night? The answer, as you may already know, is man. It refers to the life cycle we, men and women, go through - infancy,...
Feel the burn . . . no pain, no gain . . . The only bad workout is no workout. Fitness junkies thrive on physical challenges. But no two bodies are exactly alike, so knowing the difference between and challenge and a breaking point can save your body from undue harm....
What is Dyspraxia? Is it a casual term for a clumsy kid or a clinical diagnosis for those with Central Nervous System issues? Basically, it’s another term for a larger Sensory Integration Disorder for children who struggle with motor skill development. The term...
Which came first, your aching foot? Sharp pain in your knee? Or a throbbing lower back? Chances are, some people blamed it on age or over-exertion - which can be true. However, with a little retrospection, you can probably remember a seemingly, insignificant injury...
It might be June, but there are no breaks for busy parents managing kids, camps, sports and sleepovers. To my surprise I received a voicemail from my pediatrician’s office attempting to schedule school physicals for my kids. Already? I can remember the school...
It’s Tuesday and the week ahead leaves much to be desired. Anticipation for a three day weekend dominates the conversation at work and school. Are you doing anything this week? Yeah, we’re heading to the lake! What about you and your family? Any plans? Just...