Every year it is reported that 1 in 4 older adults will fall.  Many people believe that falls are a normal part of aging.  Unfortunately, that is not the case and can ultimately lead to decreased acti ...

The last few weeks have hit everyone like a punch to the gut.  Our world and day to day lives have been rocked in ways few of us could have imagined.  Schools and restaurants closed, grocery stores wi ...

Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strains , muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions. Advice: Take it slow and  pre ...

Unfortunately, spinal problems are so common, it’s almost inevitable.  It’s an age long issue that affects all ages, genders, ethnicities, and across all geography and socioeconomical regions.  Fact: ...

As the days of summer turn into fall, a new season is upon us.  And for most adolescents and teenagers, it’s the dawn of a new sports season.  In the past it also signified a transition from the end o ...

“New Year, New you.”  That’s the saying right?  For many of us that means getting back in shape, losing weight, and hitting the gym.  However, you must beware of the pitfalls of doing too much too fas ...

Low back pain has become a top concern lately due to our increased time spent sitting, resulting in increased stress on the spine and reduced core strength.  This sedentary lifestyle makes our spine m ...

On a daily basis, I see it all.  Knee pain.  Ankle and foot pain.  Back pain.  General difficulty moving.  You know what all those issues have in common…your hips.  If you walk into my office, I guara ...

There are few things more gut wrenching than lying on the court or field of play, writhing in pain from an injury just sustained during practice or a game.  The swelling, the pain, an inability to get ...

With National Football League concussions more frequent than ever, the league’s rulings for proper protocol could not have come much sooner.  Protocol carefully monitors, over a period of time, a play ...

Starting this time of year, the pediatrician’s office is flooded with parents lining up to get their children through their yearly preseason physical so they can participate in sports once the school ...

Diaphragmatic breathing has a number of benefits, but is often underutilized in our daily lives.  From a physiological standpoint slow, deep, deliberate breathing allows us to intake more oxygen which ...

Running injuries can happen at any skill level, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned marathoner.  There are several ways to prevent injuries which will keep you running.  In my experience t ...

Thankfully it’s finally Spring!  So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strain, muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions.  Advice:  Take it slow and pre ...

Balance issues can be a tricky thing to self assess, until there is a fall that causes injury, or unfortunately more serious conditions such as fractures of ankle or hips. Balance issues can affect al ...