Our cell phones and tablets have transformed the way we hold our bodies—and not for the better. Looking down at your device is like having a 60-pound weight on your neck, according to a spine surgeon. That’s like having an eight-year old sitting on your head while you’re standing trying to read your text […]
Quarter of world’s population ‘not active enough to stay healthy’
Globally people are becoming less active, which is damaging their physical and mental health, says the World Health Organisation. Countries must encourage non-motorised transport, such as walking or cycling, to introduce more exercise into our increasingly sedentary lives. Photograph: Alamy There is an urgent need to get people moving, according to research by the World Health Organisation […]
Prevent Injuries with Proper Post-Marathon Care
Properly training for a marathon is important but recovering from a marathon is just as crucial. If you don’t properly recover from your marathon, you will increase your injury risk, increase total recovery time, and limit your long-term potential making it harder to break your PR and stay healthy. While everyone’s recovery is different, we […]
Introducing to the Medical Community of Clear Lake City…
A remarkable Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Specialist: Nishal Patel PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, SFMA About: Nishal uses his extensive training in orthopedic manual therapy, strength and conditioning and research in order to formulate customized treatment plans for every individual patient. He believes that by incorporating the needs and wants of each patient, in conjunction with safe […]
5 Good Stretches for Low Back Pain Relief
5 Good Stretches for Low Back Pain Relief Maintaining mobility and flexibility of the joints, muscles, and nerves are very important to ensure that there are no restrictions, limitations, or imbalances in the musculoskeletal & nervous system. It is important to understand the difference between mobility and flexibility and why each is important. Flexibility is […]
