When we think of dandelions, we often refer to them simply as pesky weeds. However, these little flowers and their roots have a long history of medicinal use. Dandelion root has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries due to [...]

The burden of low back and neck pain worldwide is staggering. When you look at the rates of incidence, the prevalence, and the overall cost of spine pain, it’s all pretty unbelievable. In April, I took Part A of The [...]

Infants playing in the standing position is often overlooked as a milestone but it is very important for their development. As parents, we eagerly watch our infants reach various milestones, from their first smile to their initial attempts at crawling [...]

Hip pain during pregnancy is just as common as low back pain, pubic joint pain, and sciatica. It's caused by increased relaxin production, altered biomechanics, and tight muscles compensating for the body's changes. The pain can range nagging to debilitating. [...]

In honor of kicking off Women's Fitness Classes tonight, here are the benefits of strength training for women at any age or stage of life. Benefits of Strength Training For Women Decreased risk of heart disease complications including high blood pressure, [...]

During the initial appointment, our providers ask about daily activities of living, including sleep position. Sleep position can tell us a lot about your musculoskeletal complaints. If you wake up with neck pain or headaches on a regular basis, you [...]

Pain Is NOT Weakness Leaving The Body If you’re a dancer, or honestly any sort of athlete then you’ve probably heard the phrase “Pain is weakness leaving your body.” It’s a commonly repeated phrase which supposes that pain is a [...]

Many factors contribute to the development of a sport specific massage treatment plan. Each athlete is unique and requires a special focus to treat, maintain, or even prevent injury. I look at how an athlete runs or lifts during a [...]

Postpartum thyroiditis is one of the most common autoimmune conditions that affects new mothers. This causes mom’s immune system to attack her thyroid causing tissue destruction. Unfortunately, birth can trigger the onset of new autoimmune conditions that you may not [...]

Thanks to Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, the world became more aware of vacuum cupping. However, most people aren't aware of the benefits or why health care providers use this technique to help their patients. In Phelps’ case, he had a [...]

We all know that whole foods and vegetables are important to incorporate, and to do so often. But I think we also all find ourselves in certain days, weeks, time periods, where it feels all too overwhelming to think about [...]

I frequently discuss infants and floor time in my appointments. I ask new parents how often they put their baby on the floor for time to explore their surroundings freely. They usually respond with “Do you mean tummy time?” While [...]