Does your child complain of heel or foot pain? Does your child walk on his/her toes? These are common symptoms of sever’s disease, or calcaneal apophysitis. Don’t worry, it’s not a disease as we think of it, but rather a growing pain and is quite common in adolescents. The good news is it is easily […]
New Year, Healthier You!
It’s that time again. It’s a new year and time to make your New Year’s resolutions. Each year almost one in three make resolutions to better themselves by loosing weight, stopping smoking, start exercising, etc. A study performed in 2007 identified that 88% of those that set New Years resolutions fail. Wow! That is a […]
Leg Pain? Get it Checked Out
So as many of you know I made a decision almost 1 year ago now to lead a healthier lifestyle. Part of that was starting this blog! I decided to start the 21 Day Fix and saw great results. I then continued onto multiple rounds of 21 Day Fix and then 3 rounds of Hammer […]
Top 5 Summer Fun Activities with Kids
Summer break is quickly approaching here in southern Georgia. That means the kids will be home and will want to spend most of their day having screen time. I limit the screen time my kids have, but this is increasingly more difficult to pull off during summer break as our culture gets more technologically inclined! I’ve […]
Review of Master’s Hammer and Chisel Progam
Yay! I finished it! For those of you that don’t know, I recently completed the Master’s Hammer and Chisel program by Beachbody. Below I will give an overview of the Hammer and Chisel program and my results. What Is Hammer and Chisel? Hammer and Chisel is one of the newer Beachbody program released in […]
5 Tips to Improve Posture
Poor posture will cause neck, shoulder, low back pain, headaches, and can cause permanent change in your bony alignment. In this article I cover 5 tips to improve posture. We will explore details about sitting posture and ways to correct improper posture. When we sit, most of us sit with a slumped posture including a flattened […]
My 5 Year Transformation
I think it is time for my transformation story. The post covers my 5 year transformation from weighing 180 pounds after two kids all the way down to 138 pounds today! Read on to find out what worked and what didn’t on my 5 year transformation journey to lose over 40 pounds and keep it off! […]
What’s the Best Pillow to Prevent Neck Pain?
One of the most common questions I receive from patients with neck pain is: “What’s the best pillow to prevent neck pain?” The answer is simple: The one that keeps your spine aligned in the proper position! What is the Proper Spine Position to Prevent Pain? Your spine should be in proper alignment regardless if […]
5 Tips for a Healthier Year
Have you been meaning to lead a healthier lifestyle, but haven’t gotten around to it? The New Year is a great time to start. Make 2016 your healthiest year by following these 5 easy tips! 1) Engage In Daily Exercise I know, I know, you don’t have time to exercise with everything else going on. It’s […]
Do I Have Plantar Fasciitis?
If your foot frequently hurts, you may be asking yourself, “do I have plantar fasciitis?” Does your heel hurt when you walk – especially in the morning or after sitting a long time? Does you foot tend to cramp up when you walk barefoot or in flip-flops? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions you […]