Macronutrients: Part 1 – Carbohydrates

February 10, 2023

Carbs have a bad reputation. But they are essential for our living and function. To help you make better choices on how to best fuel your body, we’re going to give you an understanding what a carbohydrate is, how and why it has earned a bad reputation, what carbs are best for health, and considerations

Low Back Stretch & Strengthen

February 2, 2023

Macronutrients: Introduction

February 2, 2023

The beginning few months of the year are a popular time to talk about diet and nutrition. Afterall, many people make that new years’ resolution to lose a few pounds. You may have heard about these different diets: keto, paleo, carnivore, whole-food and plant based. For many of them the key differences comes down to

If It Hurts to Move, Why Wait?

January 31, 2023

You woke up this morning and your neck is stiff and achy. You get out of bed, try to look over your shoulder, and suddenly your muscle begins to spasm. You feel a headache beginning and have difficulty concentrating. You opt for the extra-large coffee mug to go, and figure it will eventually work its

Is a Joint Injection the Right Choice for You?

January 26, 2023

Patients with knee, shoulder, hip or other pain/orthopedic conditions are often given recommendations of steroid or cortisone injections, sometimes even before consulting with a physical therapist.  For someone in pain, a doctor’s recommendation of one or two joint injections for knee pain may seem like a great course of care.  Injections are fast, readily available,

Lateral Step Downs

January 25, 2023

Exercise Variation: Why It Is Important

January 25, 2023

Moving your body is an excellent thing. Over the last 6 months, we have shared the health benefits of exercise with cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, weight management, diabetes management/prevention, and mental health being at the top of the list. But did you know there is an optimal way to move your body based on your

3D Shoulder to OH Matrix

January 18, 2023

Make Exercise Fit into Your Schedule

January 18, 2023

By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland A common reason (excuse?) I hear for people not exercising regularly is that they don’t have time for it. I get it. Life is busy. There’s work, school, kids, household cleaning, outside chores, community and church participation, sometimes there seems like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. However,