Kinetic Health

Updated 04/27/2020

Do you sit in front of your computer (or cell phone) for hours on end? If yes, you have probably discovered the havoc it plays on your upper back and neck. Unfortunately for most of us, this problem has gotten much worse with having to work from home, and sitting through endless ZOOM communications caused by COVID-19. The poor ergonomics of working from home has left many of my patients suffering from pain caused by postural stress. Many of them are spending hours on their la

One of the most common forms of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease.

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The most common question that patients ask me is, “What is that cracking or popping sound I hear when you adjust my back, and are you sure i

Recently one my patients asked me, “What exactly is the function of the Plantar Fascia” and “What does fascia do in general”? I thought this would make a good blog post. The first part of question is a little easier to explain, but the second questions is a little more complex. So let’s give it a shot. Function of the Plantar Fascia For the first part, basically the Plantar Fascia acts as a shock absorber that supports the arch of the foot. It also acts as a propulsion mechan

I keep telling patients that cardiovascular exercise is essential for effective injury repair. Individuals who do not exercise, who work in polluted environments, or who smoke tend to heal at a much slower rate. Aerobic exercise (walking,
cycling, running, and
 swimming) is the fastest way
to increase the strength and function of your cardiovascular
 system. The problem is, most
 people never work their
 cardiovascular system hard enough to actually experience these changes.