You may have recently heard that Tiger Woods dropped out of his latest tournament due to a painful condition known as plantar fasciitis. I love talking about plantar fasciitis (as evidenced by my previous posts discussing it here and here). The reason is because I have had great success with treating this condition in our […]
As the average age of the population increases, researchers say hip fractures will double by 2050. A primary cause of hip fractures is poor bone health. Osteoporosis, a condition known for reduced bone mass, is responsible for half of hip fractures. I remember during a public health class in chiropractic school, our professor Dr. Anand, […]
I want to highlight an event hosted by Dr. Shanele Lundahl of Myo Medical. The period of time after pregnancy rarely gets the attention it deserves. That stops here! Dr. Shanele Lundahl’s practice with pregnant and postpartum women is transformative. She’ll share information about what to expect and how to safely rebuild the body during […]
I started off playing the drums in 10th grade, and shortly after picked up the bass and electric guitar. The bass was borrowed from a friend, and another sold me his old electric guitar, a Mexican Fender Stratocaster, for dirt cheap. I've played casually ever since. Since becoming a chiropractor, my interest in music has […]
It's no secret that my favorite types of cases to work on are sports injuries. Sports injuries are what got me interested in becoming a chiropractor in the first place. They're a change of pace from the more traditional neck and low back pain cases I see each day, and usually involve joints outside the […]
South Florida is known for its notoriously bad drivers. Sooner or later you may get into a car accident. Hopefully, it will just be a minor fender-bender without any injuries. In either case, you need to be prepared for how to handle the situation before it arises. It's common to feel overwhelmed and anxious immediately […]
"So Doc, I was at work yesterday and my buddy told me he got an inversion table. He's been using it every night and says his back is feeling great! What's the deal? Are these things safe to use?" Lots more patients are asking about inversion tables and if I think it can help them. […]
Breathing is the most fundamental functions of the human body (and non-human bodies too). We've been doing it thousands of times a day, every day, non-stop, since birth. What if I told you that you've been breathing wrong for most of your life? It kind of makes sense, right? You have to figure out how […]
Recently, a team published a research study that includes studying the shortest workout of all time. Both men and women were ask to flex their arms as hard as they could for 3 seconds. After a month, their biceps were 12% stronger. Pretty astonishing, huh? This lends more evidence that even little amounts of exercise […]
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the 5 B's of becoming a better runner are important for all running athletes to remember. These tips will help you run more efficiently, run faster, and enjoy it more. Don't miss the video at the end of the article, or click here to watch it […]