Health blog

Whether we are pounding the pavement for a short jog or we’re a routine racer, running is great cardiovascular training. It is a gratifying way to...

Defining Ankle SprainsAnkle sprains are a common injury in sports and are a result of excessive stress on either side of the ankle causing excessive motion...

Many of us have complained at one point or another about stiffness, or radiating pain into the buttock/legs or mid-back. These are both indicators of low...

Knee pain is a very common problem which can result in difficulty with our daily activities. Causes of Knee Pain Problems can stem from many different...

Extended time using sandals over the summer can result in pain and/or other symptoms of the foot and ankle. Why wearing sandals and flip-flops can cause...

Golfer’s elbow, or sometimes called pitcher’s elbow, is medically defined as medial epicondylitis. How it Occurs This overuse injury is characterized by pain on the inside...

Pain that originates at our “butt” bones, behind/sides of the knee, or anywhere in between could be indicating a hamstring injury!  First, let’s discuss a little...

The term arthritis is often used in everyday conversation with family and friends and is usually associated with topics of joint pain. What Arthritis Is... This...

In the warmer months, it easier for our bodies to warm up to the activities and stresses we place on them. However, as a therapist, I...

Slouching in a chair, slumping at the computer or your belly sticking out after standing for awhile are all signs of core muscle weakness. A weak...

Nowadays, free-time activities can look a little different for kids as various technologies are at our fingertips. If you're a student athlete who participates in sports...

No matter our active level; athlete, sedentary, a weekend warrior, young or old, the benefits of routine stretching reach far beyond rehabilitation. What is stretching? In...