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Spinal Stenosis  Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Spinal Stenosis Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Posted on September 28, 2017September 26, 2021 by Jim Rietz
  Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs as the spinal canal narrows, restricting or compressing the nerve roots and spinal cord. It is often caused by osteoarthritis of the spinal column. Co... Read More
Plank Exercises to Improve Core Strength

Plank Exercises to Improve Core Strength

Posted on July 13, 2017April 4, 2021 by Jim Rietz
Strengthening the core is an important aspect of any exercise program. Not only does a strong and solid core look good, but more importantly, it helps to stabilize, balance, and power the body during ... Read More
Back Surgery  or Exercise for Treating Low-Back Pain ??????

Back Surgery or Exercise for Treating Low-Back Pain ??????

Posted on May 17, 2017February 23, 2023 by Jim Rietz
Four out of five Americans have  experienced low-back pain..  For some, acute low-back pain…lasting one to three months…turns into chronic low-back pain a long- term problem that... Read More
Do You have Dormant Butt Syndrome? (weak gluteal "butt" muscles)

Do You have Dormant Butt Syndrome? (weak gluteal “butt” muscles)

Posted on May 11, 2017October 5, 2019 by Ed Yuiska
Weak gluteal muscles are often to blame for low-body pains that affects millions of Americans, especially those who spend most of the day sitting.  Do you suffer from an aching back after a few hours... Read More
Foot Problems That Get Misdiagnosed!!

Foot Problems That Get Misdiagnosed!!

Posted on April 26, 2017October 5, 2019 by Jim Rietz
If you are overweight and have recently experienced pain, tingling, or numbness in one or both feet, you fit the classic profile of a person with diabetic neuropathy(DN). This condition occurs when di... Read More
Picking the Right Weights for Strength Training

Picking the Right Weights for Strength Training

Posted on April 5, 2017October 5, 2019 by Ed Yuiska
There is no right or wrong way to pick your weights, but you can use these steps to steer you in the right direction. Choose an exercise and decide how many reps you want to do. For general strength a... Read More
How Active Are You Based on How Many Steps per Day You Walk?

How Active Are You Based on How Many Steps per Day You Walk?

Posted on March 28, 2017October 5, 2019 by Ed Yuiska
Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke has been studying pedometer walking for many years. Tudor-Locke’s research established these categories for healthy adults based on the steps per day they logged. Sedenta... Read More
“SI” joint may be cause of low back pain

“SI” joint may be cause of low back pain

Posted on February 1, 2017October 5, 2019 by Ed Yuiska
One of the major causes of low back pain is sacroiliac, or “SI” joint dysfunctions.  Many times it is overlooked when evaluating a back condition. The two hip bones (ilium) are connected to the s... Read More
Strength training twice a week is effective

Strength training twice a week is effective

Posted on February 23, 2010October 5, 2019 by Ed Yuiska
The question many have regarding training is “How many days a week should one exercise to achieve results?” To achieve strength gains, one needs two important factors.... Read More
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Exercise may not be appropriate for all types of pain. If you experience increased pain or other symptoms: weakness, tingling, numbness increasing pain or other symptoms contact your physician.  Increasing pain or other symptoms could indicate a more serious medical condition.

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