Is running bad for your knees?

Turns out – Running isn’t Bad for your Knees

Is Running Bad For Your Knees? I love to play family-feud style trivia. And if there was ever a question – “Name an activity that is bad for your knees” – I know that running would be the number one answer.  But this is simply not true – and there is research to prove it. […]

Back Surgery

Before Back Surgery – Try specialized physical therapy first

Approximately 500,000 Americans undergo back surgery to relieve their pain every year. But the American Society of Anesthesiologists estimates that 20 – 40% of those surgeries fail – leaving folks worse off than before they were considering back surgery in the first place. And what happens when your first back surgery fails? You get a […]

5 Expert Tips to Treat Back Pain Naturally and on your Own

Back pain impacts approximately 31 Million Americans at any given time, and our health care system spends $50 Billion per year on low back pain treatment. It’s the single leading cause of disability keeping people out of work, and it’s the second most common reason for doctor’s visits. Back pain is a big problem in […]

Three Red Flags Your Hamstring Strain is Probably Something Else

A hamstring strain is a common injury I see in active patients aged 40 and above. But sadly – it’s also one of the most common mis-diagnoses I see as well.  First, what does a true hamstring strain or injury look like? A true hamstring strain typically presents with a sudden, sharp pain in the […]

Is Exercising Hurting Your Back? 5 Reasons Why.

Is Exercising Hurting Your Back? 5 Reasons Why. The research continues to show that the best “treatment” for back pain is exercise. But what do you do when exercising hurts your back instead of helps?  This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from my clients. The doctor looks at their back and […]

Vestibular Therapy: The Safer, More Cost-Effective Treatment for Vertigo Sufferers

If you’ve ever suffered from an episode of vertigo, then you know how debilitating and scary it can be: Room spinning, loss of balance, barely able to walk or move… The traditional route of treatment is to get yourself rushed to the emergency room (ER), undergo a myriad of diagnostic tests to rule out anything […]

Vertigo

Vertigo and Fall Risk: 5 Ways to Safeguard Yourself Against Unexpected Falls

Vertigo is often described as a distressing sensation of spinning that makes you feel as if the world is moving around you – or that you are spinning yourself. It’s an unsettling experience – and can be dangerous – as it puts you at a greater risk for falling. Over 3 million older adults are […]

Vertigo

6 Tips for Managing Debilitating Vertigo at Work

“Vertigo” is the sudden onset of dizziness, spinning and nausea that often stops you in your tracks without any visible signs or warning. If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, then you know the debilitating effects it can have on your daily life and ability to work. For those that haven’t experienced vertigo – it can be […]

4 Spine-saving tips for less pain during Holiday Travel

For many, Holidays mean traveling to visit family and friends. Or perhaps you’re a New England resident and just want to get away from the cold for a few days. Either way, hours in the car, hours on a plane, and sleeping on mattresses you’re not used to can wreak havoc on your spine. The […]

6 Essential Habits that Build your Immunity

Flu season is upon us – and it’s that time of year where a healthy immune system is more important than ever. Whether it’s more shopping or extra Holiday gatherings, you’re bound to be around more people than usual, which is a recipe for spreading and catching germs. Here are 6 essential habits that will […]

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