Back pain is common during pregnancy. Usually, the pain diminishes within a few weeks after delivery. But back pain may return as you begin lifting and...
About 10 million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis and many million more have low bone mass. Osteoporosis, which means porous bone, is a serious...
When was the last time you thought to yourself “I can’t eat this because it’ll ruin my brain health.”? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t,...
Understanding how to properly use medications is key to successfully recovering from spine conditions and to your overall safety. While the plastic prescription...
Patients with Parkinson’s disease have a higher incidence, longer duration, and greater severity of low back pain than individuals without the disease,...
If you weigh more than you should, you’re not alone. People everywhere weigh more than they did a decade ago. In fact, the rate of obesity has doubled...
Sitting is worse than smoking. Sitting is a disease. Sitting kills. The accusations against a sedentary lifestyle are piling up. Modern society encourages...
You may be well aware of your body’s unique strengths and weaknesses, but your teenager’s growing and changing body is another story. Even if your son...
CrossFit® Total Empowerment training has been gaining popularity over the last several years. There are more than 9,000 CrossFit-associated gyms in the...
We’ve all had a poor night of sleep before, and we’ve all probably dealt with the sweet cravings that bombarded us the following day. Maple syrup, fruit,...