Why Knee Pain Gets Worse While Exercising
With Spring and Summer quickly approaching, it’s no surprise when I get an influx of new patients at my clinic with complaints about knee pain around this time of year. Why? Most people tend to take up a more active lifestyle in order to prepare for the upcoming seasons. Those who are new to working…
The Importance Of Being Kind To Your Knees
As we get older, it seems like the goal of keeping our bodies active, mobile, and pain-free becomes more and more important. But with all of the effort that we put into maintaining this goal, there’s one part that is often overlooked and ignored for far too long. Our Knees… I have noticed that many…
How To Begin Your Fitness Journey
If you’re like me, you’re quickly beginning to feel the pressures that come with the month of January. December Is Gone And Now The Time Has Come To Focus On Those New Year Resolutions And, More Often Than Not, The Goal Is To Get Fit! Every year, I hear my patients talk about how they’ve…
Are People Prone to Injuries Around the Holidays?
Christmas is quickly approaching and soon the office holiday parties and social gatherings will commence. This usually involves lots of drinks, good food, desserts, and running additional errands to prep for out-of-town guests (I mean, have you seen Costco…). With all of these holiday celebrations, it can be tempting to put aside some of the…
7 Tips to Reduce Chronic Joint Pain While Traveling During The Holidays
Traveling during the holidays can, without a doubt, be dreadful if you have chronic joint pain. Some people even miss out on seeing their families over the holiday season because they just can’t handle sitting down for the duration of the trip. We encounter many people who have traveled to another state, whether it may…
Can the Weather Lead to Arthritis?
As of last week, we’re starting to get some cooler weather in the mornings and late evenings. Who has experienced someone telling them that when the weather gets colder, their aches get worse? I’ve already started to hear the conversations from patients that they’re experiencing a few aches and pains since the weather changed and…
5 Realistic Ways To Stay Active & Healthy, Even When Life Feels “Too Busy”
It’s not about being ‘perfect’, it’s just about being ‘prepared’. Nearly every patient I see tells me they want to be more fit, or they are out of shape, or if they were more active they probably wouldn’t be injured. They all agreed that they knew they needed to exercise, sleep more, and eat healthier…
Exercise After Injury
I had a patient tell me this the other day: “How long does it take to get back to exercise after an injury?… …I hurt my ankle a month ago, and want to know how long it’ll take me to get back to running. It’s frustrating not knowing if it’s safe to get back out…
How Do I Exercise With A Bad Back?
Let’s talk about exercise and back pain. Last week I had a question asked by one of our patients, Mary age 56, of Peoria, Arizona. It is a very common question. “Is it ok to exercise when my back is hurting? I’ve just got into a good routine at the gym working out three times…
