Archive - December 2019

Jodi originally graduated from Madrid High School and after graduation, leading up into the beginning of her college career, she had the opportunity to work in a chiropractic clinic. This opportunity changed her course as she had originally planned to go into accounting after high school. After just 3 months, Jodi knew that the health industry was where she wanted to go, particularly in health and patient care. Knowing this, she explored various options at Buena Vista University and discovered that

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  Stretching can feel great if you do it right. Some people don’t like to take the time to stretch before they begin a workout, because they often think they won’t see results from doing so. But on the contrary, stretching can help you to achieve even higher fitness goals while keeping you safe.  Before stretching, it’s important to complete a light warm-up routine. This may be five to ten minutes of cardio, whatever gets your heart pumping. Then, it’s

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If you have or have had sciatica pain, you know how frustrating and painful it can be. Today, we will talk about what sciatica is and what you can do to help ease the pain.  What is sciatica? Sciatica is a pain that runs down the back of the leg, past the knee and into the lower leg or foot. Some people describe pain in the buttocks, hips, back and front of the leg. However, unless it extends to the lower leg or foot, it is referral pain. The sciatic nerve branches down your lower back,

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Recovering from surgery can be challenging. There has to be a balance of getting your body moving without overexertion. Make your recovery shorter by following these post-surgery tips. Stay Motivated First things first. It’s incredibly important that you stay motivated while you’re recovering. The pain and exhaustion you may feel after surgery can cause you to be less motivated to recover the right way. You can do this by going to your physical therapy appointments and finding a

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