An active kid is a healthy kid! Well, usually. Promoting an active, healthy lifestyle from a young age is a great way to set your child up to have good health habits lifelong. But of course, there’s some inherent risk that comes with just about everything. Young children are a
The desire to shed a few extra pounds is one that many of us share. We may feel that we would be at our best if the scale could just move several paces lower. So, why can it feel so difficult to make significant headway in this goal? Let’s start
If you’re a migraine headache sufferer, you know the feeling all too well: intense, throbbing pain, often around the temples and sometimes on one side of the head. Other migraine symptoms may include: Nausea and vomiting Pain behind one eye Visual auras, often in the form of spots or flashing
Starting a new workout or fitness routine? We like your style! Plenty of people struggle with keeping up with well-intentioned fitness goals, but there’s another less commonly talked about piece that could factor into your plans: injury. As you’re ramping up into your new workout routine, unexpected injury can sideline
Are you experiencing chronic shoulder pain? Has simple, overhead movement become difficult and uncomfortable? Maybe you’re on a basketball or football team and can’t seem to throw with quite the same force without shooting pain going down your arm. You may be experiencing symptoms of a torn rotator cuff. Whether
If you’ve got a bun in the oven – let us congratulate you! The anticipation of a new baby joining the family is exciting and special. However, in the whirlwind of focusing on the health of your baby, many moms-to-be sometimes aren’t fully prepared for the changes that pregnancy brings
Scoliosis screenings are often part of elementary and middle school health exams. However, scoliosis can be easily missed, as the onset and development are usually gradual and only noticeable when bending over. Scoliosis can sometimes cause pain and muscle imbalances that cause the spine to pull on attached muscles, ligaments
Persistent head and neck pain. A dull, achy sensation all over the head. A persistent ache behind the eyes. A painful scalp. A rubber band pulled tight around the head. These are just a few of the ways people describe their tension headaches. A tension headache is the most common
Chronic shoulder pain. Constant achiness. Discomfort with any overhead movements. Do any of these symptoms have you soberly nodding your head in agreement? We may have some less-than-awesome news for you: if you’re experiencing chronic shoulder pain that doesn’t seem to quit, you could have osteoarthritis in your shoulders. Before
Stiff neck. Limited range of motion. Pain upon waking up in your upper back and shoulders. Whether your discomfort is from the residual effects of an accident or from chronic stiffness over the years, neck pain and discomfort has a way of meddling its way into many aspects of life.
