Plantar fascia is the layer of tissue that covers the muscles, tendons and ligaments from your heel to the ball of your foot. When extra stress is placed on this tissue, or if it is stretched in an irregular manner, the plantar fascia can become inflamed and cause pain in your feet. Luckily, plantar fasciitis […]

Golf may seem like a laid-back sport that carries little risk of physical injury. The truth is a correct golf swing requires a great deal of balance, flexibility and core strength, otherwise it can place a great deal of strain on the spine and it’s soft tissues. With interest in the sport growing, the incidence […]

What is a concussion and how does it affect the body and the brain? Your brain is the most important organ in your body because it controls and coordinates all the functions of the body, your heart and circulation, your breathing, movement, digestion and balance.A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is […]

Falls are serious business. In fact, they’re the leading cause of injury for those over the age of 65. Every year, one in three adults age 65 and older slips and falls, sustaining injuries such as hip fractures and head trauma, thus greatly increasing the risk of death. In 2010, there were over 2.3 million […]

As anyone who suffers from migraines already knows, they’re not just headaches. Migraines are considered a chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring moderate-to-severe headaches – usually on one side of the head – and other autonomic nervous system symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and vomiting. These symptoms can last […]

The Mayo Clinic describes second impact syndrome (SIS) as a complication arising from a concussion. It occurs when someone experiences a second concussion prior to fully recovering from the first. With SIS, “typically fatal brain swelling” occurs.   When a concussion takes place, the levels of various chemicals in the brain are changed. Recovery fully […]

The human body is a finely-tuned piece of art and machinery. Throw something out of balance and the body fights to restore that balance. It will also constantly adapt to its environment according to repetitive stresses placed on it. This is why your cardiovascular system becomes more efficient as you walk, run, swim or bike […]

In layman’s terms, cervical radiculopathy is known as a “pinched nerve” located in the area of the cervical vertebrae (the part of your spine around your neck). It involves damage to a nerve or the disturbance of nerve function, which can lead to pain and disability. The nerve roots exiting the neck are responsible for […]

Imagine reaching your “golden years” with a buff beach body only to be told that you can’t jog or run anymore because your knee cartilage has been worn thin or you have damaged vertebrae. The last thing you want to do is hurt your body while trying to stay in shape. Low impact cardio exercises […]

Have you ever tried to blow up a balloon while someone was sitting on it? Obviously, this would not be an easy task. If you sit down and lean over, stretching your hands toward the floor in front of your feet, your breathing is far more difficult, because the two balloons in your chest—your lungs—cannot […]