Your neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. Incredibly, the cervical spine supports the full weight of the head, which is on average about 12 pounds. While the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every direction, this flexibility makes the neck very […]
Knee Pain? Solution: Work your glutes.
March 3, 2015 by
Many of us will experience different degrees of knee pain at least once in our lifetime. Factors that can affect the level of knee pain include: faulty movement patterns, muscle force and/or length, posture/alignment and physical activity (occupational, recreational, self-care activities). Many health practitioners choose to treat just the symptoms of knee pain; using modalities […]
Rehabilitation With a Personal Trainer vs. Physical Therapy
November 25, 2014 by
When tackling your fitness goals, its important to know your body. Are you looking to improve your fitness level or do you have some injury or pain that you need to heal? Your fitness goals will determine whether you see a personal trainer or a physical therapist. Learn the difference between training with both from […]