As the temperature approaches 90 degrees today here in New England, and Memorial Day is quickly approaching, it is hard not to start thinking about going to the beach, the pool, and yes putting on the bathing suit. Around this time of the year, I hear many people asking me if it’s too late to […]
Training for PUC 2016
Since our annual Pushups for Charity event is being held at the end of June, this would be a perfect time to start training for it. Even if you aren’t participating, you can use this to help you get stronger and improve your pushup. Click the video below for a great program on how to […]
BTN Workout
Time is the biggest reason why people can have trouble getting workouts in during the week. This is where a “better than nothing” or BTN workout comes into play. With only 15-30 minutes needed, a BTN can be the perfect tool to keep you successful in keeping yourself fit and healthy.
Pain and Exercise: Go or no go?
Pain is a powerful force. It is feared and respected. It is the most common reason for which we seek medical advice. Learning how to manage it, prevent it, and eliminate it is incredibly empowering. That’s why I’m excited to share some thoughts about pain and exercise. It is not uncommon to suffer pain unrelated […]
Fixing your back pain can reverse brain shrinkage!
Perhaps the most interesting thing about low back pain I’ve come across is that there is much more than just the static and dynamic structures of the spine involved in the pain process. In fact, it seems clear that the nervous system, including the brain, are huge players in low back pain. I’m big into simple analogies […]
Abs and Low back Pain
Abs and Low Back Pain: In this video, Dr. Stare discusses why some exercises actually increase low back pain risk, and what we should do instead.