What do you think of when you hear the term core strength? If you’re like most, you envision someone with a six-pack strolling along the beach or poolside. But core strength means much more than being able to turn heads with aesthetics; it’s essential for proper biomechanics, back stabilization, and overall health and fitness. Let’s take a look at the importance of core strength for spinal health as well as several other key benefits. We’ll…
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Weightlifting injuries are common but also preventable. Taking a few minutes to warm-up and stretch before and after every workout can dramatically decrease your risk of injury. While exercising, be sure to incorporate all major muscle groups in a given week – don’t isolate one part of the body while forgetting about the rest. Start slow and lift light, gradually increasing the weight you use over the course of weeks and months. If you are…
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With festive foods now settled on hips and thighs and the new year whirring into action, many of our patients have asked us… “How can I make 2019 the year that I finally and permanently shed these excess pounds?” It’s a great question! And the kind we love to answer. Because to achieve success, you must ask the questions that matter: the ones that get to the cause. While diet and exercise and the ‘calories…
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Can a Herniated Disc Heal? If you have a herniated disc, you may be wondering if it can heal. The short answer is: Yes, in about 90% of patients with a disc herniation, symptoms will resolve in about six months with no treatment. Because discs lack a blood supply, healing can take time. The long answer is: This usually does not mean that disc has healed, just that it has been reabsorbed enough by your…
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CrossFit offers an intense and advanced workout that is sure to provide muscle-building and fat-burning results without the risk of injury when simple preventative steps are taken. Be sure to warm-up and thoroughly stretch before and after each CrossFit workout. Focus on proper form, not speed when you’re just starting out. We strongly recommend asking a trainer to help correct your technique until you’re confident to do it on your own and getting an SFMA…
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