Health and Wellness

Running a 5K is an exciting challenge, whether you’re aiming for a personal goal or just looking to get more active. But if you’re new to running, jumping in too fast can lead to pain, soreness, and even serious injuries.  Proper preparation is essential, not only to reach the finish line but to ensure you…

What is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve overall health. Exercises are performed on a mat and on specially designed equipment. The Pilates system includes exercises for every part of the body and applications for every kind of activity. Created in the early part…

Originally Posted on June 15, 2018 The earliest Yogic texts and mantras are thought to date back anywhere from 2,500-5,000 years ago. With the translation of “to yolk,” meaning “to link” or “to connect.” Yoga offers guidance for how individuals can interact with themselves, others, and their environment. It wasn’t until around the 14th century…

Originally Posted on May 4, 2018 “About 7 years ago I started experiencing knee pain, but instead of treating it, I changed my workouts. Throughout the years my knees would get irritated on and off. Finally, I irritated my knee so much that I could not get rid of the pain on my own. I…

Originally Posted on March 29, 2018 Now that California ski season is finally making an appearance, physical therapists are anticipating the usual increase in orthopedic injuries that come along with it. Patients come in with knee injuries, ankle pain, and sometimes even head and neck problems after a long weekend on the mountain. So, how…

Originally Posted on July 5, 2017 If you are a runner you have heard many popular terms over the years on how to help your form. Some of these could be heel striker, minimalist shoes or maybe barefoot running. It is hard to distinguish what we should be paying attention to and what is important.…

Originally Published on May 11, 2017 With the sun finally making an appearance this spring, it may be time to drag out your bicycle from storage and take a spin around the neighborhood. But before you do that, there may be a few things to consider before heading off for a ride. A correct bike…