by Pain & Performance Team | Oct 4, 2023 | fitness, Lumbar traction, Pain Management
“When back pain suddenly shows up, we are tempted to blame it on the last minor stressor that affected it, such as a soft bed in a hotel. This is like blaming your bankruptcy on the last latte you bought before your account finally went into the red.” – Todd Hargrove...
by Pain & Performance Team | Aug 10, 2023 | fitness, Pain Management
“I bet some of you feel sorry for me. Well, don’t. Having an artificial leg has its advantages. I’ve broken my right knee many times and it doesn’t hurt a bit.” ~ Terry Fox One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or...
by Pain & Performance Team | Aug 10, 2023 | fitness, Pain Management
“Yoga means addition – addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” — Amit Ray Yoga poses, known as “asanas,” may trace their origins back to ancient India, where yoga as a holistic practice emerged thousands of years ago....
by Pain & Performance Team | Jul 17, 2023 | neck pain
“All physical activity begins with the body’s core. I maintain the strength in my core so that I can jump, run, start, stop, and accelerate at the highest levels.” – Derrick Rose A strong core is the foundation of a healthy and fit body. It is essential...
by Pain & Performance Team | Jul 12, 2023 | neck pain
“I’m on the verge of a total breakdown. Sciatica. Taxes. Cars. Fleas, possibly. It’s an absurd existence.” — Jonathan Ames While the sentiment may ring true, for those suffering from a sciatica flare-up, it’s not humorous. However, most would agree that attempting to...
