by Ron Lavine, DC | Jun 19, 2022 | Low Back Health
I believe that braces and supports have a role to play in recovery from low back pain and preventing its recurrence. For those with low back problems, there are two major types of supports that could be useful. One type cinches you tightly around the waist, sucking in... 
by Ron Lavine, DC | Jun 19, 2022 | Exercise, Fitness & Rehab
A few years back I ran a 5K race in 27:45, setting a new personal record for myself. I was proud of myself for achieving that mark. At the same time, I felt that I had maxxed out — I thought I’d never run faster than that. After all, I was continuing to... 
by Ron Lavine, DC | May 11, 2022 | Health Conditions, Health Effects of the Environment and Medical System
The Covid 19 pandemic has upended so much of our social order and stressed the health care system almost to its breaking point. The vaccines and medications developed so brilliantly by pharmaceutical researchers have helped immeasurably. But to be better prepared for... 
by Ron Lavine, DC | Apr 26, 2022 | Brain Health
The brain: wizard of multi-tasking The brain is simply brilliant at handling myriad tasks at the same time. For example, while you’re busy reading this article, you haven’t forgotten to breathe (or have you?) And as far as I can guess, your brain also hasn’t forgotten... 
by Ron Lavine, DC | Mar 17, 2022 | Exercise, Fitness & Rehab, Joint Health
For many years, there’s been a standard way to treat athletic injuries. If you sprain your ankle, twist your knee, or tear a muscle in your shoulder, the established protocol has been R-I-C-E, which stands for Rest…Ice…Compression….Elevation. The RICE protocol was... 