If you’re like most working people, your day involves sitting in front of a screen the majority of the day. In this article, we share 7 workplace exercises you can do right now. Learn how to breathe correctly, and learn the best way to sit or stand at your desk.
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Last year, new research revealed a link between increased fiber consumption and reduced risk of arthritis. Previously I might have ignored this study, but a few months earlier I’d begun to transition to a plant-based diet. Eating plant-based can mean different things to different people. My version, for the most part, involves purposefully eating loads of fiber every day. I hope you enjoy learning about this newly discovered way to avoid suffering from arthritis.
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We treat lower back pain more frequently than any other diagnosis. For that reason, we’re answering your most common questions, informing you about the research and maybe even busting some myths.
Spoiler alert — physical therapy (PT) is one of the most economical, safe, and effective ways to treat most cases of lower back pain.
Often getting a good night’s sleep outside of our cozy beds can be difficult and sometimes painful. The good and bad news is there are many options for sleeping pads and mattresses. Each person’s spine and body are different and finding the right fit for ergonomics and convenience can be a challenge. Learn ideal spine alignment while sleeping and some of the options for camping pads and pillows.
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What is your favorite thing about bicycling? The other day I was riding alongside my six year old son. Out of the blue he says “Bikes are better than cars: ONE – they don’t put off smoke, TWO – you get exercise, and THREE – you get to be outside!”
We are right in the middle of Boise Bike Week AND May is National Bike Month! In honor of these two bike celebrations, we are promoting one component of bike safety — helmets.
Chances are you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smart phone. In our practice, we see first hand how poor posture contributes to premature aging in the spine. It’s practically a reflex to pull out our smart phones when we’re standing in line, sitting at the airport or using public transportation. And while these devices are great tools, our bodies are beginning to retaliate—and mourn the pre-smart phone days.
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This holiday season in lieu of traditional cards, we are making a donation in your honor to Artisans For Hope, a non-profit that helps refugees learn skills and connects them to the Boise community. The newcomers they help are primarily families, women and children who have been scarred by violence and loss of their homes. […]
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