By: Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, PT, DPT. With the fall season well underway and the crisp weather and autumn foliage at its peak, it’s no wonder that this time of year brings out the running itch and kicks the running season into high gear. After all, the air is finally cool and the excitement and energy […]
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By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a degenerative condition involving overuse of the forearm muscles. In severe cases of tennis elbow, even opening a door or shaking someone’s hand can become very painful. During the past several years, much has been published about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its application in
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Shoulder problems are more common than everyone thinks. Whether it is general pain or a limited range of motion, there are a few exercises that can be practiced to keep the joints flexible, reduce pain, and improve balance and strength: Scapular Squeezes (preferably done on a foam-roller): Holding light weights (2-3 pounds) lift arms straight
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By: Samantha Wineke, Functional Medicine Health Coach. Not all bread is created equal. Some people find that they feel best completely eliminating bread and grain products altogether. This could be due to many issues, including an impaired gut lining, gluten sensitivity, Celiac disease, systemic inflammation, or the quality of the bread they are consuming. (For
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By: Dr. Tiffany Gunawardena, DC. Although it may seem that chiropractic care has been becoming more and more popular these days as an alternative form to traditional healthcare, it is quite the contrary. Various forms of mobilization/manipulation have existed for hundreds of years, however, there was not a proper organizational term to name the profession
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Many acute injuries or repetitive stress injuries can come from sports such as tennis, squash, basketball, baseball, surfing, biking, golf or a fall on the hand-also known as a FOOSH injury all on outstretched hand injury). It’s a good idea to get checked out after any kind of fall on your hand if you have
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Milk alternatives are dairy-free milk-like juices from nuts, seeds, grains and legumes that are often fortified with vitamins and minerals in an attempt to deliver the equivalent nutrients (taste and consistency) of cow’s milk. Common varieties include soy, almond, oat, hemp, coconut and pea “milks”. Dairy is one of the more common allergens, so as
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Back to Basics: Pilates 101 Review with Senior Instructor Rotem Bar In this 60-minutes workshop we will review the core and principles of the Pilates system, how to get the most out of your sessions in our studio, and how to apply the work to your life’s activities. We will review the concepts of understanding
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By: Amy Montia, Licensed Massage Therapist. Acupressure is one of the many techniques in medical massage that may be helpful for pain relief. Let’s explore what acupressure is, how it feels, and who might benefit from it. Let’s also, compare it to some other similar techniques (specifically acupuncture, trigger point therapy, myofascial therapy, and shiatsu),
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By: Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC. The intervertebral disc (IVD) is situated between each vertebra of the spinal column. However, there is no disc between the first two vertebrae of the neck or within the segments of the coccyx. The IVD is a fibrocartilaginous cushion serving as the spine’s shock-absorbing system. It also assists in the
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By: Samantha Wineke, Functional Medicine Health Coach. A successful, healthy diet is more about planning than it is about willpower. Even the most dedicated health enthusiasts can’t resist the urge to have a piece of candy once they are starving and their blood sugar has dropped. We repeat: It’s not about willpower, it’s about having
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By Jeanine Robotti, Physical Therapist and Clinic Director. Causes, Symptoms, and Physical Therapy for Sciatica Sciatica, also referred to as lumbar radiculopathy, is a common term to describe several symptoms related to lumbar nerve root irritation. The most common symptom is pain radiating down the back of the thigh and into the lower leg. Low
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