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Pressure upon your lower body can cause quite a bit of discomfort. If you’re someone that works on their feet for a number of hours each day, frequents the gym, or even sits in the wrong position without support, you may be experiencing some type of leg pain. Sciatica may be a result of these actions as well. Sciatic nerve pain is extremely common, especially among adults over 30 years of age. Typically, people experience shooting pain down one side of the body, stemming from the low back. If your sciatic nerve becomes irritated, you may experience difficulty walking, muscle …

As winter begins to roll around once again, people prepare for cold and flu season, which follows close behind. Many load up on cough suppressants, nasal decongestants, and all kinds of syrups and drops – but have you ever considered adding a chiropractic adjustment to this arsenal? Scheduling an appointment with your chiropractor may actually save you a lot of grief in the long run, and decrease your chances of contracting sinusitis, which at least 35 million Americans experience once a year. Sinusitis is the inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining of the sinuses, typically caused by a common …

Some may find it hard to believe that shoulder pain can limit your mobility and tasks that you perform on a daily basis. This may include the ability to dress yourself, hold a child, or reach for something up on the top shelf. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is the physical tightening of your arm that restricts movement in these areas. Pain gradually increases overtime, and begins to resolve within 1 to 3 years. Yes, you read that correctly, years. If you had surgery or an illness in the past that restricted movement, this may have caused your …

This article was written to answer some of the most common questions asked by new runners and by people returning to the running scene after some time off. 1.  How long should my first runs be? Answer: During the first week or so, try to keep your runs to no more than 15 minutes. After that, your goal should be to increase the time very gradually. It is recommended that you increase your mileage by no more than 10% each week. 2. What should I do if I can’t run non-stop for 15 minutes? Answer:  In the beginning, most people have …

Loss of flexibility isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Ok, maybe don’t stop altogether, but you don’t need as much stretching while training as you may think. One of the more interesting effects of run training is reduced flexibility in the joints of the lower legs. In a word, the more you run, the harder it is to touch your toes. Flexibility is generally thought of as a good thing, and therefore the loss of flexibility that results from running has generally been thought of as a bad thing. But think about it: Why would running cause a physiological adaptation that …