Upper Crossed Syndrome
"Upper crossed syndrome" describes poor posture that results from excessive tightness in your shoulders and chest with weakness in your neck and mid-back.
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What kind of exercise should I do?
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
“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 …
Setting Achievable Goals
“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 …
Timing my Vitamins and Supplements
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
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 …
Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain
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 …
Thoracic Spondylosis
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 …
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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 …
Thoracic Disc Lesion
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 …
Stress and Inflammation
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 …
Thoracic Segmental Joint Restriction
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 …
Do I need a probiotic?
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 …
Carbs or No Carbs?
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 …
Costovertebral Dysfunction
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 …
Post Partum Nutrition
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 …
Cervical Radiculopathy
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 …
Lumbar Facet Syndrome
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 …
Cervical Segmental Joint Restriction
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 …
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
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 …