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5 Tips For Proper Lifting

5 Tips For Proper Lifting

Mar 20, 2023
Lifting heavy objects can be daunting, especially if you're unsure how to do it safely. Back pain and injury are commonly associated with lifting, but the proper technique can help minimize these problems. Here...
From Achilles Tendonitis to ITB Syndrome, This Technique Can Help

From Achilles Tendonitis to ITB Syndrome, This Technique Can Help

Mar 8, 2023
Soft tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Adhesions within the soft tissuescan develop as our body attempts to heal injuries with a lengthy inflammation process,resulting in scar tissue. This can...
Prepare Your Child for Spring Sports

Prepare Your Child for Spring Sports

Feb 20, 2023
Spring is just around the corner, which means more outdoor sports and activities! After a chilly winter, everyone is eager to get back outside. But before returning to the court or field, you'll want to make sure...
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What Does It Mean to Have a Stable Core?

Our core refers to the center of our body as it functions to stabilize the trunk while the armsand legs move. Its...
Abel Shaw
February 10, 2022
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Flexion - Intolerant Low Back Pain

Flexion-Intolerant Low Back Pain Low back pain can be caused by a variety of different factors. Discogenic pain,...
Abel Shaw
January 26, 2022
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Forward Head Posture

How a Forward Head Posture Effects Your Muscles When we develop a slouched posture, it places tremendous strain on...
Abel Shaw
December 29, 2021
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Stretching and Treatment Options for Tight Calves

Our calves are under a tremendous amount of load throughout the day. If we add in activities like running, hiking,...
Abel Shaw
December 15, 2021
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2 Stretches for the Hip Flexors

Let’s talk about our hip flexors, what they do, and how to approach stretching them. All of them! Your hip flexors...
Ryan Donahue
December 1, 2021
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The Best Alternative to Sit-Ups and Crunches

The Best Alternative to Sit-Ups and Crunches   Traditional abdominal exercises used in the gym are often intermixed...
Abel Shaw
November 10, 2021
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Why Do Chiropractors "Pop" Joints?

Restricted or irregular joint motion can interfere with normal movement. This can affect global movement and...
Ryan Donahue
October 26, 2021
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Hip Extension and Low Back Pain

When a patient presents with low back pain we also need to understand the relationship that the lumbar spine has...
Abel Shaw
October 12, 2021
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5 Reasons to Try Smart Chicken Bone Broth, With Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!

5 Reasons to Try Smart Chicken Bone Broth   Bone broth has become a staple in the health-food category for a number...
September 15, 2021
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Should You Exercise If You Have Back Pain?

Low back pain, especially when chronic, can be very frustrating and even debilitating. It can make the simplest of...
Ryan Donahue
July 14, 2021