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Effects of Prolonged Sitting on the Body, and How to Fix It

Sitting As the New Working Hazard Many people spend the majority of their day sitting for work and their commute. According to some studies, those that sit 8 hours or more throughout the day see the most impact to their health. Now, with many people working from home, the number

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Standing posture

Standing desks are gaining in popularity due to the increased understanding that sitting for extended periods of time can cause a variety of issues from back pain to poor circulation. So, the question is, do standing desks help to resolve these problems or do they cause their own set of

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Text Neck Syndrome

In an age where technology has become more and more part of human daily activities, we begin to see how it affects our bodies as well.  As can be seen walking downtown on a regular occurrence, many people are looking down at their phones.  However, doing this too much can

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Electrolytes

I’m sure you have, by this point, heard of the importance of electrolytes in hydration and replenishing what your body loses through sweat while training, but the importance of electrolytes goes much further than that. An electrolyte is a soluble inorganic compound whose ions will conduct an electrical current in

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Scoliosis – Adapting to a Skeletal Abnormality

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons states “Scoliosis affects 2-3 percent of the population, or an estimated six to nine million people in the United States” [1]. While persons affected by it can and are generally encouraged to participate in sports and exercise regularly, a good understanding of this skeletal

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PREVENTING MUSCLE TENSION DURING TRAVEL

Brrr!! It’s that time of year again when many of us travel (or wish to travel) to warm places to escape the cold. Travel can be a strain on the body whether you’re traveling via plane, train or automobile. Prolonged sitting in a cramped space can cause muscle tension and

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Understanding Pain

What is pain? Merriam-Webster defines pain as this: “Usually localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder (such as a disease or an injury); also: a basic bodily sensation induced by a noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort.” [1] While pain was once classified as a

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Take a deep breath and improve your athletic performance

Do you want to shorten recovery time, increase stamina, decrease stress, sharpen your focus, and improve your athletic performance? Take a deep breath and read on! As athletes, the importance of breathing is often overlooked. After all, everyone breathes all day every day, so why think about it? This blog

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