The cervical spine (neck) is made up of 7 vertebrae, with each vertebra being separated by a gel-like disc. The purpose of the discs is...

In my last post, I explained that stress is pretty much unavoidable in our fast-paced lives, but can lead to pretty devastating...

There are numerous types of headaches, with just as many different causes. According to the International Headache Society, there are...

While most of us know that the calf is located in the back of the lower leg below the knee, many don’t realize that the calf is actually...

The rotator cuff is a group of 4 muscles that are responsible for the stability of the shoulder. Unfortunately, rotator cuff injuries...

It’s a fairly common question that I get asked quite frequently–“Should I lift more weight with less repetitions or use a lighter weight...

It can happen at any time. Things are going well. You feel great, you feel fit, and you don’t think twice about health issues. Then all...

If you have an office job, then you’ve no doubt experienced times where you’ve dealt with neck, shoulder, or back pain after sitting for...

Maybe you wanted to lose some weight. Maybe you just wanted to tone up. And just maybe you wanted to be able to go for long runs. So...

So you’re hitting the gym on a regular basis and drinking your protein shakes, but you’re just not getting stronger. You just may have...

If you’ve ever experienced pain on the inside of your elbow you may be surprised to learn that Golfer’s elbow (also known as Thrower’s...

Tennis elbow is an extremely painful and often debilitating condition caused by overuse of the extensor muscles in your arm and forearm. ...

Using your mobile devices can help to make fitness fun and interesting, but can they also alter your behavior by increasing your physical...

We have heard it from an early age–that maintaining an active lifestyle should be one of our top priorities in life. Only by taking care...

You’re excited to take up running. You’ve got a snazzy new pair of running shoes and your iTunes playlist all set to go. Congrats to...

I’m sure most of you have experienced it. You’re halfway through an enjoyable run, or nearing the finish line of a race, or just a few...

One of the most effective exercises you can do is a simple squat. It engages the entire lower half of the body, including the hips,...

It can happen at any time…while playing sports, stepping off a curb, walking in high heels…and it can happen to anybody…athletes,...

Regardless of whether you’re a recreational runner jogging around the neighborhood or training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full...

At some time or another, it happens to most of us–we get stressed at work! And stress in the workplace should not be taken lightly. It...