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Don’t Overeat While Locking Down

Don’t Overeat While Locking Down

While staying home all day, it is common to eat more than usual. It may be out of boredom, it may be for comfort, or it could be out of fear. Whatever the reason, try to be aware of how much you are consuming. The first way to be aware of what you are consuming ... Read More
 

Bridges

Once you feel like you can do pelvic tilts comfortably and consistently, then try to add bridges. With this exercise, you will want to keep your abdominals tight in the pelvic tilt, then squeeze your gluteals (butt) muscles together. Tighten and try to lift up off of the ground. The gluts help with the extensors ... Read More
 

Pelvic Tilts

I often say “tighten your core!” when we are doing exercises. This may be hard to do. If you have core muscles innervated, here is a simple exercise to start initiating those muscles to turn on. We often need to practice these small movements and get that strength built so that our brains will learn ... Read More
 

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Stay Moving to Stay Healthy

Exercise can help boost your immune system – so it is especially important to keep moving even though you can’t get to your gym!  
 

We Can Keep You Moving During Covid!

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Even More Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Even More Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Here are more foods to incorporate into your diet to fight inflammation, which will help decrease pain, and improve weight loss: Oily fish will provide you with protein, but also be anti-inflammatory. It can reduce joint pain and joint stiffness. It can also lower blood pressure! Cayenne pepper is a flavorful seasoning that can improve ... Read More
 
An Anti-Inflammatory Diet

An Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Following an anti-inflammatory diet can have multiple benefits. It can eliminate toxins, and balance blood glucose. It can increase alkalinity, which is positive because more acidity in the body can increase inflammation. You may notice increased energy, improved mood and improved sleep. What foods do you need to avoid if you want to battle inflammation, ... Read More
 
Caloric Intake

Caloric Intake

Health issues associated with excess weight: Increased stress on nerves and joints Decreased circulation Increased inflammation and pain Fatigue Cardiovascular disease Compromised bowel and bladder function Poor sleep Depression Insulin resistance/Type II diabetes High blood pressure Fatty liver Hormone imbalances Difficulty breathing Increased risk of blood clotting Reduced life expectancy Reduced immune system Stress on ... Read More
 

Help! I Don’t Like My PT

There are a number of reasons why you may not like your physical therapist. Personalities may not gel. Maybe you do not like the treatments the therapist is having you do. Or perhaps you do not think your therapist is helping you as much as you expected. This is not a fun situation, right? You ... Read More