Awareness and Prevention of Heat Stroke

When exercising in the hot and humid summer months, it is important to be aware of the possibility of heat stroke.  Here are some tips to prevent heat stroke from happening to you or your loved ones: 1.) Pick the right time of day before you got outside and exercise. ...

Back Pain and Lumbar Artery Disease: Part 5

Finally, the purpose in sharing the details behind Lumbar Artery Disease and Back Pain is not to scare you…it is to inform you. As a Physical Therapist who has practiced many years and specializes in manual techniques, I have seen many, many patients who respond...

Back Pain and Lumbar Artery Disease: Part 4

Now to continue the information regarding back pain and blood supply to your spine, we will show which symptoms have been seen related to which blood vessels. If you have decreased blood supply to the muscles around your spine, the resultant pain will be related to...

Back Pain and Lumbar Artery Disease: Part 3

In the last 2 blogs, we have been talking about Back Pain and Lumbar Artery Disease. You have learned a little about endothelial cells that line your blood vessels and keep your circulation running well. When they get damaged (by saturated fats, cholesterol, oils)...