Back Pain is a common affliction. About 80% of the U.S. population will experience back pain at some point in their life.
Precautions at local gyms aim to help people get in shape while staying safe.
With America reopening in phases to protect against COVID-19, one thought on all of our minds is: What can we do to protect ourselves?
Whether in a spin class or out on the open road, cycling invigorates with its physical challenge or sparks enjoyment at a leisurely pace in th…
Over the past decades American healthcare has been very innovative and has accomplished significant advancements. The days are gone when breas…
Many might have found themselves scrambling to find good ways to work out when the state's stay-at-home order was put in place.
Health care, like every aspect of our lives, has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The health care system is now tasked with two major r…
Balance, the ability to maintain the body’s center of mass over its base of support, allows us to interact and maintain contact with our surro…
I often see patients for consultations who ask me about laser spine surgery. Oftentimes, this question is coming from a spine patient who need…
Covid-19 is a virus which causes respiratory symptoms in some people, severe pneumonia and even death in others. But what is a virus, what mak…
There are many medicines used to treat hypertension. These include beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors and diuretics. Thes…
Everyday movements inform our fitness and our lives. Doing them with good biomechanics and posture can create good habits. Doing them poorly c…
The coronavirus has posed a challenge to public health around the world.
Approved for use in Indiana in 2018, CBD oil is easing pain and anxiety, improving sleep and treating specific medical conditions. Region doct…
Physical fitness provides countless health benefits. Step outside for fresh air and breathe in the sense of well being becomes apparent. Merge…
Based on the complaints of a worker with a back injury and on the findings of studies such as an MRI and X-rays, a treatment plan can be devel…
It is estimated that between 15% and 45% of the population experiences back pain in any particular year. Back pain peaks between the ages of 3…
Regular exercise can produce lifelong benefits, especially for children. And it turns out that kids are more likely to get in the habit if the…
Bone is made up of a combination of collagen, bone cells and calcium. The calcium in bones gives it hardness and strength. Despite its hardnes…
With Christmas in the rear-view mirror, many of us look at the beginning of a new year as a time of analyzing what went well and what we want …
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When facing struggles in life, support can come from a variety of places.
Thanks to fitness trackers, apps and smart watches, just about everybody has a personal trainer on board.
Whether on a crisp, cold forest trail or in a warm gym, winter activities can keep Region residents fit and healthy.
Although back pain in young adults and teenagers is less common than back pain in adults, it can be equally bothersome to both the patients an…
Back pain is caused by many different conditions. Back pain can result from damage to the facet joints in the spine, fractures, nerve impingem…
Danielle Shimley, coach at Top Fuel CrossFit in Valparaiso, says a fit lifestyle can be tough on the skin.
