What is Pain?

Pain is like the blinking red light in our cars telling us the oil is low. Sometimes it’s just a bad sensor and we can ignore it. Other times we need to actually replace the oil or wait until the engine blows and deal with the stressful consequences.

When Do We Feel Pain?

Many of us who engage in sports or activities have experienced that random red light or pain during a workout that we ignore because it just disappeared the next day. Other times we feel that nagging pain that will not go away until we decide to pay attention or the escalating injury will finally make us pay attention. The scope and duration of this experience is dependent upon many variables: degree of tissue insult, prior injury, underlying inflammatory disorders, exercise habits and access to medical care.

We are in a unique situation, where a large portion of our workforce is being forced to work at home for the time being and home ergonomics are . Unfortunately, most of us do not have adequate setups at home to support our body. Hint: if you can see your foot by looking to the side of your screen right now, your head is not in a good position!

In this post, we will cover:

• What good ergonomics are and why they are importan

• What you should look at in your home office setup

• What you can do to improve it

f there’s one message I will continue to spread, it’s that following diets don’t work. I often get asked some variation of this question: What do you think about such and such diet? The question behind the question is usually this: I’ve heard about this diet from friends, or the internet and it sounded like it could be a game-changer.

Weekend warriors often live busy lives. What is a weekend warrior?

This term refers to a person who participates in an athletic activity in their weekend spare time. With the weekend warrior always on the go, it is important for them to raise their performance at peak condition in order to stay healthy.

Were you recently in a car accident? You might not notice your aches and pains right away. Within a few days, however, you might experience back or neck pain that requires professional help.

Should you see a chiropractor for neck pain? More people rely on chiropractors than you might realize.

In fact, it's estimated that chiropractors treat over 27 million Americans annually for everything from mobility issues to headaches.

Shoulder pain can be truly bothersome but thankfully it's treatable. Read to learn about seven home remedies for shoulder pain, as well as when to see a doctor!

Did you know that over half of Americans take an average of 4 prescription medications regularly?

Although pills are effective at treating all kinds of health conditions, long-term use can pose a lot of serious risks like liver damage.

Do you want to learn how to prevent knee pain naturally? Keep reading for 10 simple remedies that can help you live pain-free.

Tis the season… for flu and colds. But that doesn’t mean you have to get sick! Your incredible body is equipped with all the tools it needs to fight off infections. You can’t always control exposure to viruses, but you have tremendous power to ensure that your immune system is robust.  No one enjoys being knocked out by the flu, so here’s some simple, practical and super-effective ways to make sure you stay healthy this season.

In this article, we'll give you the inside scoop on Active Release Techniques, a type of care provided by chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, MDs, DOs, massage therapists, and more. We'll also help you get started with a local chiropractor. 

Nutrition is a science and an art. One of the most rewarding, and yet challenging aspects of being a dietitian involves nutrition education. I have been involved in nutrition and fitness for close to 10 years and one thing is certain: people are confused!  Part of this stems from the lack of appreciation for nutrition as a science. Celebrities, internet gurus, and self-described nutrition coaches fail to appreciate that human nutrition is rooted in basic sciences like chemistry and biology.