As the weather starts to warm up here in NOVA we are all itching to get back outside and back to the activities we enjoyed prior to the cold weather. When we are getting moving this Spring, we need to make sure we are taking care of our bodies. As we get moving after being…
So what are your goals for the new year? Not just physical, but anything. They can be academic, athletic, spiritual, emotional, physical, health related; regardless, how are you planning to achieve them? At LSTC, we’re all about helping people reach their physical goals. In fact, some of the goals we helped people reach last year…
Want to be pain free for the holidays? Have a holiday trip is on the calendar? Trips are always something to look forward to and we want to make sure you get to your final destination without any nagging aches or pains. Avoiding pain and discomfort will allow you to enjoy your trip and can…
Ouch! If you’ve ever had plantar fasciitis, you know just how excruciating those first few steps are when you get out of bed in the morning. It can feel like you’re stepping on a knife as the tight connective tissue on the bottom of your foot stretches out. As someone who has had a recurrence…
As the temperature starts to drop again, and the chance of snow could arise we want to be sure you are prepared to clear your sidewalk and driveways without sustaining and injury. Believe it or not, shoveling is a common task that our community members do that leads to an injury. Here are 7 things…
The New Year is here which means we are planning our resolutions and setting goals. Here are 5 things you should do to start your year off right! Get Moving Even if you just go on a short walk, try to get moving everyday. Exercise is not only good for your physical health, but it…
With the gorgeous seasons comes seasonal injuries, due to outdoor responsibilities like: How often have you or someone you care about moved the wrong way or lifted something and all of the sudden had significant back pain that was never there before? Many people have a tendency to push things like this aside until they…
To start, Ergonomics is the study of individuals in their workplace in which workplaces are designed to fit individuals who use them. This aims to improve the environment to minimize the risk of injury. Since the pandemic, many more individuals around the world began working from home and at desks/computers not realizing they have been…
Whether you’re going to the beach, out West, to another country, or even only a few miles away to visit friends and family, these traveling tips can help you avoid lower back and neck pain! Try to not remain in the same position for long periods of time. Stiffness and soreness tend to occur the…
Rock Climbing, whether indoor or outdoor, is tough on your body. It takes a great amount of strength to perform as well as to prevent injuries. Injuries can range from acute, traumatic injuries to chronic, overuse injuries. Below are some of the common injuries rock climbers are susceptible to. Shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement is an…
