May 17, 2018 | Pilates, Prevention
Hips need to be strengthened and stretched often. A colleague talked to me about needing a hip replacement within the next 5-10 years. After our conversation, I did a little research about how to prevent injury and minimize the impact of wear and tear that...
May 17, 2018 | Prevention, Workouts
It’s never too late to reap the benefits of regular workouts. 80% of Americans are not doing enough exercise to maintain good health. It’s not uncommon for people to fall out of a regular exercise routine especially in midlife. We get it. There are only so...
Apr 22, 2018 | Prevention, Workouts
Some yoga poses can help relieve back pain. Over 80% of the population will experience an episode of low back pain at some point during their life. According to a 2009 study, low back pain is the second most common cause of disability in American and one of the...
Apr 12, 2018 | Prevention
How to keep your knee joints healthy and pain-free. If you experience pain and swelling, stiffness and/or limited range of motion in your joint(s), you’ve probably damaged your cartilage or may have osteoarthritis. Cartilage is the connective tissue on the end of...
Mar 30, 2018 | Prevention
Your lifestyle can reduce your risk of Osteopenia. Poor habits, eating disorders and some medical treatments can effect your bone density. The loss of bone density increases your risk for osteopenia and osteoporosis. I spoke with Peter Gerbino MD,...
