There’s a big source of confusion about “cardio” exercise that is negatively impacting many people who are trying get healthy. The general public who wants to improve their heart health are often told to do “cardio”, which usually means riding a bike, plodding on the treadmill, hopping on a rower, taking an exercise class, going […]
Exercise, diet, supplements and your immune function
*Note, this blog has been updated as of 10/2021 to include new research findings. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of interest in immune function and what, if anything, we can do to strengthen our immune system. Given how susceptible we all feel to this virus, it’s natural and productive to […]
Degenerative Discs: Does It Mean A Lifetime of Pain?
It can be very discouraging when dealing with back pain to see an MRI report that reads “Degenerative Disc Disease”. At 17 I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease of cervical spine and of the lumbar spine at 26. Many are led to believe that a Degenerative Disc Disease diagnosis guarantees a future of limited […]
How To Do Pushups And Bench Presses Without Hurting Your Shoulders
There’s something special about pushing exercises. Perhaps it’s the satisfaction of being powerful in being able to push yourself off the floor or pushing a weight off your chest. Certainly, there’s an ego component to it as well, given most judge their upper body strength by how many pushups they can do or how much […]
Exercises that are hurting, not helping your posture
Most people want good posture. Here’s why: Having a hunched forward posture is correlated with increased neck, shoulder, and back pain Having a hunched forward posture makes breathing more difficult Having a hunched forward posture reduces self esteem and projects a lack of confidence Having a hunched forward posture reduces mobility and function. So how […]
How to Fix a Frozen Shoulder
If your shoulder gradually begins to lock up on you, making most movements painful and stiff, there’s a chance you are dealing with frozen shoulder. Otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis, this condition often comes on out of the blue, although it can also occur after a trauma like a fall or surgery. This can be […]
