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…
How Do You Stick To A Healthy Diet?
Are you ready for the new year? 2022 will be here before you know it and although this past month has been full of errands, sweet treats, and lots of lounging around, it will all be over soon! Going back to reality can stink, but it can be even worse if you end up falling…
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…
Stress Relief During The Holidays
The Holiday season is upon us! It’s the most magical time of the year, but do you ever feel as though it’s difficult to get in the cheerful spirit with all of the tasks that need to get done? Indeed, it’s that time of year where the gifts get giving and the stress levels get…
What To Do About My Headache Pain
Headaches are a pain in the… well, you know… head! We have all experienced some type of headache pain, whether it has been due to stress, migraines, or even lack of caffeine. But, what truly is a headache and how are they being caused? Most people don’t understand the four types of headaches: Migraine or…
Is Your Night time Routine Setting Up Your Neck Pain?
When I get patients to ask me ‘why do I get neck pain?’ Many patients want to know “WHY?”. It can be difficult to answer. Not because I don’t know how to ease neck pain, but because neck pain can be caused by so many factors like prior injury history, genetics, posture, work requirements, and…
6 Things to Do in Phoenix Without Back Pain
Phoenix is home to many picturesque places and fun things to do. From amazing and challenging hiking trails, attractions to visit with the kids or grandkids to parks that offer a range of different activities. There’s something for everyone. Living in Phoenix means you can walk and hike through mountain ranges, see beautiful scenery 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…
Sitting: Is It Really That Bad For Your Health?
“We spend on average, almost 9 hours sitting-and that’s not taking into account the 8 hours we spend lying down sleeping…” Here’s a habit that every single one of us is doing daily… It’s something we spend, on average, almost nine hours doing – and that’s not taking into account the eight hours we spend…
How To Wake Up Early
Believe it or not – most people spend too much time in bed. And even more, people make the mistake of thinking that more time in bed = more energy and feeling ready for the day. Now I know getting out of bed can be tough. The alarm goes off and for a moment and…
