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"Upper crossed syndrome" describes poor posture that results from excessive tightness in your shoulders and chest with weakness in your neck and mid-back.
The short answer to this question is, any that you can! Consider the big picture. Movement in any capacity is better for you than not moving. In addition, the …
“Turf toe” means that the strong fibrous ligaments connecting your big toe to your foot have been stretched too far and have been “sprained.” This most commonly happens when …
“I am not going to eat any sugar this week.” “I am going to go to the gym every day this week.” How often have you heard these types …
You may have heard that our body has an “internal clock” that dictates patterns across our digestion timing, hormones, and sleep/wake cycles. You may have experienced this when you …
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) describes a painful irritation of the cartilage behind your kneecap. Although anyone may be affected, it is often the result of overuse of the knee …
Your lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) are held together at the ankle by a group of soft tissues and ligaments called the “syndesmosis”. This connection prevents excessive spreading …
Your thoracic spine is made up of twelve individual vertebrae stacked on top of each other. To allow for flexibility and movement, there is a cushion or “disc” in …
The term “thoracic outlet” describes an area at the base of your neck, just above your collarbone. Some important nerves and vessels pass through this outlet on their way …
Your spine consists of twenty-four individual vertebrae stacked on top of each other. Flexible cushions called “discs” live between each set of vertebra. A disc is made up of …
Not all stress is “bad stress,” in fact stressors such as exercise, meaningful work, and an emotional conversation with a person you trust can all be good for our …
Your spine is made up of 24 bones stacked on top of each other with a soft “disc” between each segment to allow for flexibility. Normally, each joint in …
The human gut is home to trillions of types of bacteria and this is known as the micro biome. Our gut acts as a second “brain” for our body …
In recent years, many people have jumped on the wagon that carbohydrates, one of the three macronutrients, should be avoided. While there are many types of foods that have …
Stuck Rib, Rib Pain, or Costovertebral Dysfunction Rib problems can develop in many ways. Sometimes they are brought on by an accident or injury; other times, they can develop …
Women who are postpartum and breastfeeding need approximately 20% more protein than they Recommended Daily Allowance prenatal. This recommendation increases if they are exercising in any capacity. Protein is …
What is a pinched nerve in your neck? A pinched nerve in your neck, also known as Cervical Radiculopathy, can occur when one or more of the …
Crick in the Back – Long Term Back Pain – Lumbar Facet Syndrome What does it mean to have a crick in the back? The feeling of a crick …
Struggling with neck pain? Do you feel like you have a crick in your neck? Does it hurt to turn your head or tilt it in a certain …
What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder in which sensitive and hyper-irritable myofascial trigger points in the muscles cause pain. Pain frequently …