Up to 85% of people can expect to have at least one episode of low back pain in their lives. This can be caused by many factors and most often is related to a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting for long periods of time leads to deconditioning which negatively effects your joints and muscles. It also causes…
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Massage therapy restores peripheral vascular function after exertion. METHODS: The purpose of this study was to determine if lower extremity exercise-induced muscle injury reduces vascular function of the upper extremity and if massage therapy improves peripheral vascular function after exertion-induced muscle injury. Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) was determined by ultrasound at each time point.…
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The focus of chiropractic is on the health of your nervous system, which includes your brain and spine. Through chiropractic adjustments, proper spinal alignment can be achieved. This realigning takes pressure off your nerves, allowing your brain to better communicate with the rest of your body, which is an integral component for optimum mental and…
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Stand-up desks don’t only benefit you for physical reasons but have been proven to help brain function too! A study, published recently in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, found improvements in the basic cognitive skills of high school students after several months of using stand-up desks. Researchers from theTexas A&M Health…
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