Today I was making some videos for you all about body mechanics. I will be editing and posting them soon, so stay tuned! But it brought to mind how good body mechanics is second nature for me. For my patients (or family members), it takes much more effort and thought. So let me explain how …
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NEW YEAR’S DIET
So you have decided to lose weight this year, but you have no idea how to get started. You have tried many diets in the past, but they do not work for you. Or you have trouble sticking to them. So here are some suggestions. These are also great tips for those who want to …
Scary PAIN Statistics
Adults who had low back pain that lasted 1 day or more in 2009: 26% of males, 30.2% of females (1) Adults who had neck pain that lasted 1 day or more in 2009: 12.6% of males, 17.5% of females (1) Number of non-institutionalized adults with diagnosed arthritis in …
How To Improve SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
Do you ever get annoyed when you are relaxing and you get interrupted? Picture this: you work all day, go to the gym, eat supper, get your children into bed, take a shower, and finally at 10 pm you are ready to relax (or just sleep). The moment you sit down to watch House Hunters, your …
BACK HEALTH For A Lifetime
Everyone talks about back pain, but what does it take to have a HEALTHY BACK? One of the main ways is to be active. A sedentary lifestyle decreases your BACK HEALTH and will likely cause back pain in the future. “The disk appears to live and thrive on movement, and to change and die slowly …
A HEALTHY New Year!
Happy New Year! As you think about your resolutions for this year, I hope they include some healthy ones! Even if you do not need to lose weight, there are other areas of health that you could consider improving. Mine is to run the Cooper River Bridge 10K race in Charleston, SC this year. Some …
The common sense DIET
1. Eat smaller portions. You may be surprised at how little food can fill you up and hold you over until the next meal. Learn to listen to your body to tell you when to eat and when to stop eating.2. Keep yourself busy. That gives you less time to sit down and munch on …
How to LOSE WEIGHT
Losing weight is not easy. If anyone tells you it is, do not believe them or follow their diet. It takes a lot of work and effort. But if you do it right, you will get the weight off and keep it off. Your whole lifestyle and mindset will change for the better. Once you …
PREVENT PAIN to save money!
So if you are not yet on board with PAIN PREVENTION for the sake of having less pain in your future, maybe saving money will convince you. How much do you pay when you go to the doctor’s office? If you have health insurance, you probably pay $20-$30. Then you might get a small bill …
How To LOSE WEIGHT Safely
1. Do not use diet pills.2. Do not injure yourself by exercising too hard, too fast. An injury will limit your ability to exercise, so do not risk it.3. Do not starve yourself.4. Do not eat so little that you are hungry all the time.5. Find ways to not only burn calories but to boost …
Pain Talks 