by Matt Shepard | Jun 30, 2020 | Exercises
General Desciption Achilles tendinitis is typically an overuse injury of the Achilles (uh-kill-eez) tendon. You know that band of tissue that connects the calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone that is famous for that Greek hero. Achilles...
by Matt Shepard | Dec 5, 2014 | Exercises, Foot pain, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Sports & Athletics
If you’re gearing up for the a Marathon, Half Marathon, an Ironman, triathlon, road race, or relay, consider these six tips for runners using nutrition and specific exercises for before, during, and after your run to help ensure your peak performance and fast...
by Matt Shepard | Dec 1, 2014 | Neck Pain, Back Pain, Exercises, Shoulder Pain
If you’re like many people, you may spend hours every day sitting at a desk – or sitting in a car, or on a couch, or at a kitchen table. And as we sit – even though it looks like we’re doing very little – through our inactivity and posture, we can actually be causing...
by Matt Shepard | Jul 23, 2014 | Exercises
The Aging Spine A normal part of aging process involves the deterioration of tissues, especially those of the spine. This deterioration occurs with all individuals over time. The degree of the deterioration varies from individual to individual. The reasons for this...
by Matt Shepard | Jan 10, 2014 | Exercises, Health & Fitness, Treatments
What is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Method? Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Method (DNS) according to Kolar is an innovative approach to manual medicine (chiropractic) and physiotherapy which involves every component of the locomotor system (muscles,...
by Matt Shepard | Aug 13, 2013 | Exercises, Conditions
Spinal decompression therapy helps relieve back and neck pain caused by a bulging or herniated disc in the cervical spine (neck) or lumbar spine (lower back). The use of spinal disc decompression therapy leads to the reduction of pressure on the discs of the spine....
