Do you find yourself massaging your temples during the day because it hurts?  Or the back of your head?  Do you feel throbbing pain on your head and neck?  Are you finding that you are get more number of headaches?  Well you may be someone who is suffering from tension headaches.

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We’ve all come across the advertisements promoting the next great diet, supplement, workout, or piece of equipment that will give you amazing results. The common thread each of these things share is a disclaimer that is just as familiar as the ad itself, “Results Not Typical”. They show you astounding before and after pictures, and maybe someone’s testimonial about how they did it, and you can to. The sad truth for the majority is, no you can’t. It’s not your fault, Read More

The answer to this question is not just a simple yes or no. We must first understand some of the factors that need to be considered when talking about the causes of ACL injuries.

Current studies are showing that the highest incidence of ACL injuries is in the ages between 15 to 19 years of age, with significantly more females than males.¹ The suggestion is that females have a different shaped pelvis than males, as well as hormonal factors that contribute to ACL injuries. Read More

The “Do Not’s”

1) Do not sit for prolonged periods. Even if the your seat is supportive, postural muscles fatigue after about 20 minutes and you will begin to slouch causing more stress to the back. A simple rule would be to stand for one minute after 20 minutes of sitting. 

2) Do not hold your breath. When you’re in pain it is a natural tendency to hold your breath. It’s your body’s way of “splinting” itself. It is also a compensation your body makes to stabilize itself if the core muscles are weak. However, when you hold your breath, it increases pressure in the abdominal cavity, and pressure on the spinal discs. 

3) Do not lift. No matter the source of the injury, lifting causes compression to the spine. Depending on the severity of the injury, even as little as 5 pounds can cause increased pain. 

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