Let’s be honest—between work, binge-watching, and checking your phone, there’s a good chance you’ve slouched your way through more than a few hours lately.And at some point, you’ve probably thought: “I really need to fix my posture.”As your trusted Jerusalem...
“Sit up straight!”If you’ve heard that once, you’ve probably heard it a hundred times—at home, at school, or maybe even from yourself when your shoulders start to slump.There’s a reason we all grow up hearing about “perfect posture.” The way we hold ourselves...
3 Steps To Go from Exhausted to Energized If you’re leaving the holiday feeling sluggish and low on energy, you’re not alone! The changes to your regular sleep and exercise routine can drain your energy levels and leave your body struggling to keep up...
What Causes Inflammation?Chronic inflammation is among the most significant health issues many of us will face today. It’s been linked to everything from chronic pain to a wide range of other mild and serious medical conditions.It’s important not to...
Why Does My Neck Hurt? Your neck has a tough job. It has to hold, stabilize, and move the weight of your head every day for a lifetime. Holding up 11 pounds may not seem like a lot, but the seven bones and 20 neck muscles need to work together in perfect harmony to...
Perfect Posture is Dynamic Is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer may surprise you.The latest research shows that it’s actually more beneficial to think about your posture as dynamic, not static.In other words, your ideal posture is constantly changing...
Be Smart With Your Smartphone and Look Up!As education steps into the digital age, many students will be e-learning in some capacity for hours each day on their digital devices. While our devices can be fantastic tools for entertainment and education, the postural...
Tennis elbow isn’t just for athletes. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow are inflamed and overloaded due to repetitive motion. Because of the motion that occurs when swinging a racket,...
Knees hurt? You’re not alone. Chronic knee pain is thought to affect up to 25% of adults and can significantly limit your mobility and quality of life. Your knee is a hinge joint that primarily moves back and forth (flexion and extension) and allows some...
Your shoulder is the most unstable and moveable joint in your body. Its wide range of motion occurs due to four primary muscles and their tendons, called the rotator cuff. If your shoulder becomes inflamed or an impingement happens, you may make the mistake of trying...
