9 Things You Should Know About Pain
1. Pain is output from the brain. While we used to believe that pain originated within the tissues of our body, we now understand that pain […]
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Did you know? Physical Activity Plays a Greater Role in Obesity Than Caloric Intake
Physical activity, not caloric intake, is the bottom line about what happens to your waistline, according to a new study. According to an August 2014 […]
Preventing Skiing-Related Knee Injuries
Planning a trip to go skiing before Spring sets in? Check out this article from the American Physical Therapy Association for tips on preventing knee […]
Stand Up Straight
Has anyone ever told you, “Stand up straight!” or scolded you for slouching at a family dinner? Comments like that might be annoying—but they’re not […]
5 Ways to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy
Ensure that your body is ready to carry a baby by addressing before pregnancy any pain or problems associated with posture or weakness. Here are some physical […]
Workplace Wellness
Working at a computer work station all day can take a toll on the body. Repetitive activities and lack of mobility can contribute to […]
They Call it Prehab: Starting Cancer Patients on Rehab Before Treatment
Cancer patients who start rehabilitation before they begin treatment may recover more quickly from surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, some specialists say. But insurance coverage for […]
Here’s How Much You Should Stand Each Day
We know that the amount of time we spend sitting each day wreaks havoc on our health, and in a new paper, researchers show that spending […]
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction vs. UTI – How to Treat Chronic Pelvic Pain
Finding The Cause Of Pelvic Pain My condition first presented as a harm- less, if painful, urinary tract infection. I was on a work getaway […]
Too Much Sitting Can Be Deadly, Even With Exercise
Regular exercise doesn’t erase the higher risk of serious illness or premature death that comes from sitting too much each day, a new review reveals. Combing through […]