Myofascial Injury, Fibromyalgia and Connective Tissue Disease
What is the Myofascial System? The Myofascial System is made up of the body’s muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons. It is sometimes described as a single web-like structure…
Cardiovascular Health
What is the role of the cardiovascular system? The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels (veins, arteries, arterioles and capillaries). The cardiovascular system is responsible…
Sports Physicals: Checking Your Kids Before the Season Starts
As summer winds down, the preparation for school and team sports is heating up! Before you know it, it will be time to shuttle kids back and forth to practice…
Osteoporosis & Men: What You Need to Know
Most people think that osteoporosis is strictly a woman’s health concern. However, more than 2 million men suffer from this condition that causes bones to be brittle and prone to…
What is Bursitis?
What is bursitis? Bursitis is caused by inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. There…