Healthy Living Blog
Your Musculoskeletal Health: Take Steps to Strength and Stability
The musculoskeletal (MSK) system is the “backbone” of your body, literally. It’s comprised of not only the spine but all your muscles, bones and joints. It’s what gives your body form. It’s what makes it possible for you to move and do the things you enjoy. Keeping this vital system strong is essential for a […]
Pickleball: How to Prevent Injuries and Play Safely
By Christina DeBusk Almost one in five adult Americans—roughly 48.3 million in total—have played pickleball in the last year according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP). This represents a 35% increase over the year before. While pickleball is a fun sport and a good way to get physical activity, research also indicates that pickleball […]
Improving Foot Health: Athletic Shoes, Orthotics, and More
By Christina DeBusk Research indicates that “footwear is the oldest known fashion accessory in use,” with evidence suggesting that people were wearing something on their feet by the Stone Age. Since that time, we’ve seen numerous advances in footwear, providing benefits to athletes and non-athletes alike. Though opinions may differ on how exactly these advances […]
Worst Headache of Your Life? Learn the Warning Signs of Stroke
Headaches are extremely common. Almost everyone has experienced a severe headache at least once in their lifetime. In most cases, headaches are minor nuisances that resolve within a short time. However, headaches can on rare occasions be the warning sign of a potentially serious disorder that requires immediate medical attention. Potentially serious disorders that can […]
Barefoot Running
Until recently, most of us considered athletic shoes an important and essential part of our athletic training gear. This belief was fortified by the advent of the modern running shoe in the mid-1970s. Every year since then, the big running shoe companies have introduced new product lines based on shoes with increased cushion and support. […]
