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Some people will experience Recurrent Ankle Sprains.  This is true especially after suffering from an Inversion Ankle Sprain.  A giving away of the ankle with pain and swelling will be noticed. Possibilities for this Recurrent Ankle Sprain are: The involved ligament may not heal properly and may be tighter or shorter than normal.  Fatigue may […]

Loss of muscle strength can lead to pain, postural changes and even falls.  Although it has been reported that a muscle’s strength is directly tied to its mass, a university news release indicates that researchers at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine are finding that may not be the case. Results from their […]

Degenerative Arthritis in the neck region can lead to pain in the arm as well as the neck. Also, motion of the neck is restricted.  It is important to address the increased muscle tone associated with Degenerative Arthritis. This alone can limit range of motion and place added pressure on the cervical discs. Moist heat […]

How long does it take to get out of shape?  It depends. Generally speaking, it takes longer than you might think.  For someone who works out two to three times a week, it takes two to four weeks of inactivity for there to be a notable change in your conditioning. Regardless of your fitness level […]

Degenerative Disc Disease, despite the name, is not a disease but a deterioration of the discs of the spine. It occurs over a period of time, resulting in neck or back pain and other musculoskeletal and neurological symptoms. It is common in adults in their thirties. Types of Degenerative Disc Disease Cervical: affects the neck […]

Have you ever been walking down steps and missed a step or couldn’t tell where the step was?  This is a common way of falling. Our body uses several systems to help maintain balance. Some of these include sensory which is vision, vestibular (your inner ear) and somatosensory.  Somatosensory refers to receptors in your muscles […]

Here are some tips for the colder weather. If you are going to be lifting and moving things, working in the yard, or engaging in other forms of exercise, make sure to warm up and stretch before you begin. Start slowly and maintain the right posture as you increase the intensity of exercise over 10-15 […]

Have you ever noticed how you are stiff and not very flexible when you get out of bed in the morning?  Why does that stiffness go away during the day? By simply using your muscles you increase flexibility.   When you use your muscles to walk or get up out of the chair, your flexibility […]

Neck pain usually involves the muscles of the neck.  A spasm or strain can be the cause of pain. Here are some activities that can influence neck pain: Forward head posture:  Holding your head in a forward position while watching TV, reading, working, or using your computer Sleeping posture:  Sleeping on a pillow that is […]

You check your heart rate after an activity.  What does heart rate really indicate? Remember, Your heart is a pump.  It pumps blood to all parts of your body. The heart contracts with each beat so the number of times your heart beats in a minute is your heart rate. When you increase physical activity […]