Q: I’ve injured myself and I know that using heat and ice can help. But my question is…when should I use heat and when should I use ice? A: Both heat and ice are simple yet effective ways to combat pain without the use of conventional painkillers. As a general rule, you should apply ice to injured or sore areas whenever … Read More
Functional Training Has Changed the Workout Scene
Functional training is fast becoming a popular alternative – and a fun addition – to traditional methods of weight training and exercise. Although it is open to wide interpretation, it general involves performing exercises that mimic a movement in a sport or daily activity or a multi-joint movement designed to improve performance in a sport or daily activity. It is … Read More
Doctors agree: increased activity can reduce back pain
Question: I have back pain and my doctor insists that I should be more active but I am afraid that I will make things worse if I start exercising. Can you help? Answer: Often people with back pain are afraid that movement or activity may be harmful. Dr. Stephen Hochschuler, co-founder and orthopeadic surgeon with the Texas Back Institute writes, … Read More
Exercise and Hypertension
Overview of the Disease Blood pressure is defined as the amount of pressure exerted by blood on blood vessel walls as it passes through the vessel. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) is the highest pressure on the walls right after one single heartbeat. Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is the lowest pressure on the walls right before a heartbeat. Hypertension, also known … Read More