Go At Your Own Pace!

Okay, here is a news flash: You’re one of a kind!  No one in the world is exactly like you, and being unique is a fabulous thing!  It’s important to keep this in mind whenever you start spouting gloom and doom about how much longer it’s taking you to lose those last 10 pounds than … Read More →

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Gearing Up For Golf

Twenty-two million Americans of all ages, shapes, sizes and ages play golf.  The pros make it look easy, but golf can be hard on your body, especially your back.  “Golf-related injuries send thousands of people to emergency rooms every year.”  (source: Mayo Clinic Health Letter) What can you do to help minimize your risk of … Read More →

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Oh, My Aching Back!

When children say their schoolwork is back-breaking, they might just be right!  The problem is their backpacks – heavily loaded with notebooks, schoolbooks, supplies, and sports equipment.  It is not just a hassle to carry  a heavy backpack; it can be dangerous.  Children are at risk of muscle fatigue or injury to their spine or … Read More →

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Will Orthotics Help Me?

A simple, but precise screening and evaluation by a specially trained orthotics professional, usually a chiropractor, orthopedic or podiatrist, will help determine if orthotics can help you. An accurate fit is essential to the success of any orthotic device.  The process starts with a cast of your foot using a soft foam mold to produce … Read More →

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