by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jan 11, 2016 | Active Health News, exercise
Patients often ask us how “intense” should their workout be to be effective and also safe. Intensity is very subjective and is usually better addressed on an individual basis depending upon your health status. An easy starting tool is what is referred to as the...
by John Panopoulos | Dec 8, 2015 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, pain-relief
Millions of people deal with chronic pain on a regular basis — chronic pain sufferers outnumber those with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes all combined. Billions of prescriptions for pain medication are written each year, yet chronic pain remains one of the least...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Oct 6, 2015 | Active Health News, Chiropractic
What is Sciatica? The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest of all the body’s nerves. It runs from the spinal column near the pelvis down each leg and can be as wide as your thumb. The sciatic nerve is made up of 5 smaller nerves that branch into the thigh, knee,...
by John Panopoulos | Sep 30, 2015 | Active Health News, exercise, pain-relief
Strains and injuries to the rotator cuff are the most common cause of shoulder problems, accounting for 4.5 million doctor visits per year. Less than 10% of rotator cuff tears are the result of an acute injury like falling, pushing, pulling, throwing or lifting. The...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Aug 13, 2015 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, functional-medicine
A recent survey of both parents of patients and their chiropractic provider indicates that children (ages 1 – 18) benefit from chiropractic care. Although the primary concern was musculoskeletal conditions, an improvement in overall wellness was noted. The most...
by John Panopoulos | Apr 16, 2015 | Active Health News, exercise
If you’ve been sidelined from sports due to injury or lack of motivation, please remember, you should be able to walk for at least 45 minutes without pain before you begin running. Even after being cleared by a medical professional, you should use caution. Don’t use...
