Don’t get Caught in Tendon-Confusion! The Difference Between Tendonitis and Tendonosis Explained
Many have either suffered from tendinitis or at least heard of it. But have you ever heard of TENDINOSIS? If you’ve ever suffered from tendonitis – then you know that it can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months! What is the difference between Tendonitis and Tendonosis? Tendonitis is an acute, short-term, inflammatory…
Maintaining Mobility in Later Years: The Importance of Proper Gait Mechanics
Why Proper Gait Mechanics Matter As we age, it’s natural for our bodies to experience changes that can affect the way we move. For older adults, these changes can include a loss of leg strength and coordination, as well as a loss of flexibility in the hips and spine. These gait deviations can lead…
Ouch! – What to do when you Pull a Muscle
What Happens When You Pull A Muscle? A pulled muscle is just another way to describe a muscle strain. Muscle strains are painful. Muscle strains occur when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn. A torn muscle is graded by 3 degrees. Mild, moderate, and complete tear. Muscle strains can occur without warning…
Elbow Pain? 3 Simple Exercises for Elbow Pain Relief
Elbow Pain is very common and frustrating to treat because of how nagging the pain can be. This blog post will introduce you to the necessary anatomy, and break down the symptoms and conditions normally experienced with pain associated with the elbow. The Anatomy of the elbow The elbow is made up of three bones:…
5 Tips to Stay Healthy This Christmas
December is almost over! Which means… Mariah Carey is following you everywhere you go, it’s acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast, and there’s an endless supply of peppermint lattes everywhere you look, leftover from Christmas. Without a doubt, the holiday season is a blast. But if we’re being honest, it’s also a time of stress…
Benefits of Working Out at Home
Have you found yourself spending more time at home recently? With recent guidelines mandating to stay indoors as much as possible for the foreseeable future, along with closures of most fitness classes and gyms, it is easy to become a little lost as far as how to continue your health and wellness journey. Whether you…
Why Walking in Autumn Can Make You Feel Happy
Let’s talk about fall. Specifically, the number one thing that most people stop doing around this time of year- getting outdoors. While other states have the summer to spend lots of time outside, for us, our outdoor ventures begin in the fall. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fresh air. In fact, it even…
Tips to Keep Active, Healthy, and Feeling Great
With those long summer days nearly behind us, it can be easy to forget the benefits of getting outside when we should let the cooler temperatures allow us to spend time outside… People tend to stop exercising completely and spend more time indoors doing things like watching TV and sitting for long periods of time.…
One Of The Best Ways To Keep Fit Without The Gym
If you’re 50+ and want a fun way to keep active and healthy without having to face a gym, read on… Since it’s going to be ‘Spring time’ soon, something I hear a lot of people who visit my clinic talk about is wanting to be healthier – but one thing that holds them back…
Does Shopping Count As Exercise?
Got asked this question the other day on Facebook: “Nick, does shopping count as exercise? I hate the thought of going to the gym, so if I can find any way around that to keep active, then I will!” So I thought I’d answer it here: Now we’re into December and getting closer and closer…
