Overuse injuries occur when connective tissues, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, are damaged as a result of repetitive motion over the course of time. These injuries occur in occupational, recreational, and ordinary daily activities. With normal use, tissues adapt to the stresses placed on them, and are able to return to their normal form [...]
Tags: Antioxidants, Nutrition, Omega-3 Oils, Overuse Injuries, vitamins and minerals
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Tue, August 4 2009 » Nutrition and Herbs » No Comments
As a small-framed female chiropractor, I’m often asked, “do you injure yourself at work a lot?” Between the physical nature of my job and my size compared to many of the people I treat, I can understand why this question comes up so frequently. My chances of disability due to practicing chiropractic are quite remote, [...]
Tags: back muscle spasm, Biomechanics, Chiropractic, Core Stability, core strength, disc herniation, ergonomics, exercise, flexibility, Low Back Pain, neutral posture, Posture, repetitive motion, Sciatica, Vertebral disc
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Fri, July 24 2009 » Benefits of Exercise, Preventative Health Care » No Comments
Here’s an article that is too appropriate for today’s climate not to share. If you’re one whose finding your stress levels on the rise, this quick and easy read is worth your time. Remember that you are always your number one priority, no matter what is going on around you. You’ll be totally ineffective without [...]
Tags: exercise, Nutrition, Quality of Life, Stress Management, wholesome foods
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Wed, July 8 2009 » Preventative Health Care » No Comments
There are three factors that influence a person’s risk for contracting infectious illnesses such as flu and common cold. These are the quality of the host, the quality of the germ, and the quantity of the germ. It may appear that the germ has an advantage over us, as it influences two of the three [...]
Tags: Flu Virus, Immune System, Meditate, Negative Effects of Sugar, Play Outside, Smoking Cessation, Stress Management, wholesome foods
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Wed, July 8 2009 » Preventative Health Care » No Comments