Health and Wellness

If there’s one thing we know for sure it’s that pregnancy is a time of change. A number of changes happen to a woman’s body during and after a pregnancy. While some of these changes can take months to return to normal, there are some things that are never quite the same after childbirth. Therapeutic […]READ MORE

Most people I know who maintain a healthy weight or are in the midst of losing pounds have to carefully monitor what they eat. But maybe we should be thinking more about where we eat. And with which hand. Eating, it turns out, is not just about what tastes good and whether you’re hungry. Certain […]READ MORE

Most people I know who stay at a healthy weight or can drop unwanted pounds have to carefully monitor what they eat. But maybe we should be thinking more about where we eat. And with which hand. Eating, it turns out, is not just about what tastes good and whether you’re hungry. Your brain has […]READ MORE

While the initial pain of a muscle spasm may be similar to that of a muscle tear, the treatment for each injury is vastly different. A muscle spasm or cramp is the body’s protective response to overuse. For instance, a spasm may alert a runner that they are overworking their back muscles and prevent more […]READ MORE

For someone who has weak muscles or is recovering from an athletic injury or invasive surgery, aquatic therapy is an excellent tool to help get moving again. Sometimes physical therapy patients are hesitant to get in the water because the concept of exercising in a pool seems foreign and strange. However, the unique properties of […]READ MORE

Osteoporosis and brittle bones can be a big risk to older women. Women are more likely to lose bone density as they age, which results in brittle bones more at risk for fractures. Physicians used to think that medication was the most effective treatment for osteoporosis, but new research has shown that physical therapy designed […]READ MORE

Working in an office may not seem like a risky endeavor, but a poorly fitted desk or poorly positioned keyboard can put even the most sedentary employee at risk of developing some painful conditions, like pinched nerves and carpal tunnel syndrome. One of the simplest ergonomic adjustments an office worker can make to help avoid […]READ MORE

Every week at the gym where I teach, someone will come up to me and ask me what they should do to get rid of their muffin top. As a fitness instructor, I believe there is no magic to weight loss. It’s exactly what most health professionals preach: eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and increase your […]READ MORE

For many women, pregnancy is as full of discomfort and pain as joy and excitement. As baby grows, additional weight and increased stress can put extra demand on a mother’s body posture. An expectant woman’s changing center of gravity can also affect their posture and place additional strain on fatigued muscles – particularly in the […]READ MORE

When you step onto the treadmill, do you have a target number for your heart rate? Most people strive to work out at a high intensity to burn as many calories as they can to lose weight. Apparently the benefits don’t end there. A new study suggests that vigorous workouts may help you live longer. […]READ MORE