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Exercise Safely with Back Pain

How to Exercise Safely with Back Pain

The thought of working out with back pain can seem strange or scary, especially when the source of the pain may not be understood. However,

May 17, 2016

Chronic Pain

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Chronic Pain

Our bodies constantly send us feedback. Unfortunately, we have become desensitized to these signals to the extent that sometimes we are unaware of issues until

May 13, 2016

Exercise to Decrease Your Knee Discomfort

Exercise to Decrease Your Knee Discomfort

Knee pain is common. The issue is often ignored and left untreated until it interrupts daily life. Don’t ignore early signs of a knee injury! Instead,

May 11, 2016

Foot Conditions: Bunions

Foot Conditions: Symptoms and Treatments for Bunions

Bunions are boney humps located at the base of the big toe (at the joint). They gradually cause the big toe joint to stick out

May 5, 2016

Achy Feet? Try Soft Tissue Work to Relieve Pain

Achy Feet? Try Soft Tissue Work to Relieve Pain

Foot conditions tend to develop over time and the best treatment is prevention. Soft tissue work is the way to prevent them! Regular stretch and foam

May 3, 2016

Foot Conditions: Tarsal Tendonitis

Foot Conditions: Tarsal Tendonitis

Tarsal tendonitis is a nerve disorder that is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve that runs through the tarsal tunnel. The Tarsal Tunnel

April 29, 2016

Foot Conditions: Flat Feet

Flat Feet And Your Step Forward

Flat Feet/Falling Arches Flat feet or falling arches is a condition where there is little to no arch on the inside of your foot, causing

April 22, 2016

Read This Before Switching to a Standing Desk

Read This Before Switching to a Standing Desk

The standing desk has been a trend for some time now. Many desk-bound workers are making the switch to avoid sitting, which has been labeled as a

April 19, 2016

Foot Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis

Foot Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes and helps support the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is

April 14, 2016

The Knee Knowledge Series: LCL Injury

The Knee Knowledge Series: LCL Injury

Possibly the most common of knee injures is a ligament tear or strain. The knee has four main ligaments – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior

April 13, 2016

The Knee Knowledge Series: MCL Recovery

The Knee Knowledge Series: MCL Recovery

Possibly the most common of knee injures is a ligament tear or strain. The knee has four main ligaments – Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Posterior

April 7, 2016

Pain-Free Spring Cleaning

Pain-Free Spring Cleaning

Do you get back pain while doing simple household chores like sweeping or mopping? Most of us don’t like doing chores and adding pain to the

April 5, 2016

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