Don’t Walk It Off: Injuries to Halt Training Over
Whether we’re star athletes, weekend warriors, or casual intramural dabblers, injuries hold no prejudice when they strike their victims. So often, we nonchalantly shrug off these injuries, barely even reaching for a bag of ice before we’re back out on the track or in the gym. Meanwhile, your body is weeping on the inside, hoping […]
Stretches Prevent and Avoid Injury
Stretching regularly is vital to keeping our bodies healthy, fit, and injury free. Despite these benefits, many are unfamiliar with the role of stretching in reducing muscle soreness, the buildup of lactic acids, and injury. Knowing this, the team at Advanced Spine and Sportscare wanted to put together a list of stretches that can provide […]
Sitting vs Standing: Finding A Perfect Balance
The controversy around sitting or standing while at work continues to grow. While many people firmly believe that the sitting disease will cause serious health issues (if it hasn’t already), others think differently. Worried that too much sitting could seriously affect one’s health, consider investing in a sit/stand desks to prevent or even reverse these […]
These Exercises Will Work Wonders For Your Spinal Health
We all know that exercise is good for us. Some of us go for a run a few days a week. Others are sold on the benefits of weight training. Some people without the physical resources to perform more strenuous workouts opt for daily walks. There’s no doubt that any or all of these forms […]
Chucky’s Fight: An Amazing Story About A Father And His Son And Why Their Struggle And Courage May Save Your Child’s Life
Charles Rosa was always a tough kid. He played hockey in high school and participated in his share of street fights. When he rode his bike by mixed martial arts powerhouse, American Top Team in Boca Raton, Florida, he didn’t hesitate to stop and walk in. The gym’s owner (and Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran), Charles […]
Sunscreens May Cause Cancer?
Important facts you should know about sunscreen. Recent research shows common ingredient in sunscreen may INCREASE risk of skin cancer. What SPF really means and why you are probably not getting even close to the protection you think. What ingredient in many sunblocks may cause hormone disruption? Why getting the “Skin Cancer Foundation” logo is […]
Win The New Apple iPad
Invite Friends, Family and Co-Workers to Advanced Spine & Sports Care and win an Apple iPad! Encourage loved ones to join the pain free life you are now living! Every person you refer to our office during the months of August, September and October will get your name entered into the raffle for the new […]
New Research: Cutting Carbs Better Than Low-Fat?
Study shows this type of woman lost more weight after 3 months on low-carbohydrate diet than traditional low-fat diet with same number of calories. Not all people have the same response to diets. The hormone that may be responsible for your weight loss – or lack of weight loss. Why ignoring this hormone (and eating […]
Advanced Spine & Sports Care’s November Newletter
A new study in the journal Alcoholism reveals that people who consume alcohol in moderation tend to live longer than those who don’t. The reasons are not entirely clear at this point as to why those who abstain from alcohol completely have higher mortality rates than those who consume 1-2 drinks per day, or even […]
Sleep longer, drop weight faster!
Maybe Ben Franklin was wrong when he stated “There will be sleeping enough in the grave” and “The sleeping fox catches no poultry.” A recent study from our own backyard, the University of Chicago, concluded that dieters who slept an average of 8.5 hours per night lost 55% more weight than those who slept 5.5 […]