School is in and sports are in full swing! Whether you are in-season or pre-season training, concussions can happen anytime and it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms to keep yourself and others safe. Concussions are considered a Mild Traumatic Brain...
In the throes of Bike Everywhere Month, my heart is full with the joy of cycling. Being from a suburban town with no public transit, biking as a means of transportation never seemed like an option. It was always a short car ride to the grocery store, shopping outlet,...
What begins as a dull ache can soon grow into a fiery pain, when you are dealing with a sore achilles. You can end up saying ‘bye-bye’ to your workout and hello to icing your ankle. Achilles tendinopathy causes pain, swelling, stiffness and weakness of the achilles...
There has been much debate about the value of stretching before a workout. New research suggests that traditional pre-workout stretching might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Focusing on mobility may be the key to getting the most out of both your workout and your...
Office Jobs where you are stuck at the computer all day can become a hidden factor affecting your health leading to aches, pains, and injury. Remaining stationary for long periods of time can result in poor circulation in the joints and muscles, as well as an...
Lumbar spinal stenosis, sounds like a lot of words right? Lets break it down. Stenosis means narrowing. In lumbar spinal stenosis, the space inside the lowest part of the spinal canal has narrowed. This puts pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves extending from...
