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 […]
Top 5 Ways to Warm-Up Before a Golf Game
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 […]
Important facts about Concussions and Head Trauma
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 […]
Why Balance Tests Make Good Sense As You Age!
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 […]
Stop the Pounding In My Head!
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 […]