Reduce stress, prevent injury, boost work performance Although times have changed, many men are still the main provider for their families and may have high-stress or physically demanding jobs. There is a continuing belief that men should be tough, suck it up and deal with these demands without complaint. The good news is that more Read More
Pain Relief
Natural Solutions for Protecting the Skin Under the Hot Summer Sun
Sunlight eases pain, boosts mood, improves health According to the Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, sunlight can ease pain in surgical patients. Bright light also appears to stimulate production of serotonin, which is associated with improved mood and sunlight can also decrease pain from other conditions, such as arthritis. Protects against disease Research shows that sunlight Read More
Running and Injuries
Massage helps prevent and heal injuries Running is a strenuous activity — and one that pays off by building strength, and boosting overall physical and psychological health. That said, most runners will have at least one injury, if not many, in their running careers. And there are few things worse than wanting to be outside Read More
How to make knee pain go away and smile again
Every time I would go up or down the stairs my knee would hurt. What could it be? I didn’t injure it nor did i overuse it. Did I take medication to make the pain go away? No. Did I get a cortisone shot? No. Was a magic wand waved over my knee? Sort of Read More
Back to School Back Pain
Ergonomics for children and grown-ups, too Pediatricians, physical therapists, and massage therapists are seeing more young patients complaining of back and neck pain. One of the often overlooked culprits are backpacks. Backpack weight According to the American Chiropractic Association, backpack weight is contributing to pain earlier than in previous generations. By 4th or 5th grades, Read More
