How Much Should I Be Moving?
If you have ever asked yourself just how much you should be moving, we have answers. Read ahead to find out more! Lord Kelvin--the physicist who came up with the concept of absolute zero; the temperature at which atoms stop moving entirely--has been quoted as saying "If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it"....
Read MoreThe Ultimate Self Care Package Gift Set
Read ahead to find out what Dr. Steve's ultimate self-care set looks like! Tis' the holiday season, and perhaps you--like many others--are having trouble putting together a gift idea for that special someone or someone's on your giving list. Well have no fear! I will put together a package of my favorite items that every...
Read MoreRange of Motion – What It Is, Why It’s Important, How To Improve It
In this video, Dr. Steve talks about range of motion, and why you should be paying more attention to it. Before you begin on any endeavors to improve range of motion in your joints, it is best to understand some basic concepts about what it is, why it is important, and things to consider about...
Read MoreA Mantra For Back Pain
This blog is about finding a mantra to help with back pain. Read ahead to learn more! Over my increasing number of years in practice I have developed an appreciation for the multi-factorial nature of back pain. It has become more and more clear to me that aside from the physical things that cause low...
Read MoreWhat Your Shoes Can Tell You
In this video we dive into what the wear pattern on your shoes can show you about how you are walking. If you liked it, be sure to click the like button and leave a comment! Looking at the bottoms of your shoes can tell you a lot about what your feet are doing when...
Read MoreVitamins, Minerals, and Pain
Read ahead to learn which vitamins and minerals could be helpful for managing pain. In my experience, a large percentage of joint and muscle pain can be explained by--and attributed to-- functional and structural issues in the body, bu they are not the only reason you may exhibit symptoms. Deficiencies in particular vitamins and minerals...
Read More5 Low Back Pain Myths
In this blog we will discuss 5 common myths about low back pain. Read ahead to find out more! Low back pain is a regularly occurring affliction among people world wide. On average, an estimated 80% of people will deal with a significant bout of back pain which causes them to miss work or prevent...
Read MoreUnderstanding Pain
Here, we discuss the nuts and bolts of how pain works. Read ahead to find out more. The vast majority of my patients, if not all of them, come to see me because they are experiencing some sort of pain or discomfort. This often annoying, sometimes debilitating, but definitely necessary sensation exists to protect us...
Read MoreOveruse Injuries
Read ahead for a deep-dive on overuse injuries: Muscle and joint pain from over-training or doing repetitive movements is one of the most common complaints I see in my office. These types of injuries can be difficult to manage, so in my opinon, the best tool to treat them is prevention and knowledge! In this...
Read MoreStanding Desks
Recent research (if 2013 can still be considered recent), has outlined the health dangers associated with sedentary behavior, particularly in the workplace. The findings of these studies -- which have lead people in the health industry to equate sitting to smoking -- have left human resource directors, ergonomic specialists, and office furniture designers scrambling for...
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