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Parkinson's Disease is related to a loss of nerve cells in the brain that produce a chemical called Dopamine.  Dopamine and  other brain chemicals are normally in balance and are important for the control of body movements, thought processes, and decision making. ...

Fibromyalgia Syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissues of your body.  Symptoms include chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems and painful, tender trigger points which can be relieved through medications, exercise, lifestyle changes and stress management. My...

I see a lot of people in my practice during wintertime, who have slipped and fallen from icy stairs or walkways.  People are in a rush, but they need to SLOW down when walking on snow or ice.  Here are some tips for walking safely in the winter time. ~ Be aware of...

Shorter days, longer nights, colder temperatures....this all means winter is upon us and we feel trapped inside.  Cabin Fever!  People tend to get depressed in the winter due to the lack of sun and inactivity.  I feel that exercising regularly can improve my mood and...

When it comes time for shoveling snow each year, I see a lot of people in my clinic for back pain.  Shoveling is a very strenuous job in which people can strain their back and even their heart.  So take it easy, if you have a bad heart....don't do it!!   If you are...

Now that the New Year is here, people typically make resolutions - whether it's to save money, eat healthier, or exercise more.  But, sometimes it seems like this time of the year with the shorter days and colder weather, staying motivated to exercise is very...

In our practice, we see many elderly patients every year due to falls.  I would like to teach you a few simple exercises to help you get up, in the event of a fall.  The first 2 exercises can be done on your bed or the floor. #1)  Lying on your back, simply roll over...

When it comes to muscles, bones and movement, there has never been a more true statement than "Use it or Lose it".  That is because as we age, if we don't continue functional exercises, we will lose our ability to move the way we are supposed to and eventually not be...

At some point in your 30's you start to loose muscle mass and function.  Physically inactive people will lose 5% of their muscle mass every 10 years after age 30.  Therefore, by age 60, you have lost 15% of your muscle mass, if you do not perform formal strengthening...