When bending backward hurts
Learn the simple steps to control the pain of lumbar facet syndrome.
Your Body of Knowledge
Health Articles by Dr. Lavine
Your Body of Knowledge
Health Articles by Dr. Lavine
How a foot adjustment helps your brain work better
A simple adjustment can help your foot recover from an injury. But the effects of an adjustment go beyond that - correcting imbalances of the joints of the feet can improve the way your brain controls posture and movement.
Sacroiliac joint injury and piriformis pain
The sacroiliac joint and the muscles that support it are common sources of low back and buttock pain. Discover how to minimize shear stress in the sacroiliac joint and avoid pain and injury.
New research emerges on “Wonder herb”
Discover the medical consensus that's emerging from new research about the diverse health benefits of an herbal preparation.
Just do this every morning
Improve your fitness by climbing stairs while holding weights. Simple. Easy. Very effective.
Update on barefoot running
Many runners have switched to a "barefoot" running style that involves landing on the forefoot instead of the heel. Forefoot landing may offer protection from overuse injury. But new research shows that a conventional running style is more energy efficient.
Learning to be Healthy is Like Learning to Ride a Bike
When you learn to ride a bike, it’s important to know the rules of the road. In my case it was my dad who taught me: ride on the right, wear a helmet, use hand signals, and so forth. It’s all good advice. But even when you know these rules, you still don’t know how to ride. Your brain, muscles, and balance system still can’t coordinate their actions to create a positive result. In the world of preventive healthcare, it’s like being told to eat nine servings of vegetables, exercise every day, get adequate sleep, and the like. It’s all good advice. Follow it. But none of it trains your brain, digestive tract, kidneys, liver, and endocrine glands to coordinate their actions to create a positive health result.
Janis Brenner: The body does not forget
Guest author Janis Brenner, choreographer, dancer, and teacher, shares her insight about the injuries she's sustained throughout her career and the positive meaning they have.
Guest post: Dancer injuries – What you need to know
If you're physically active, you occasionally experience pain in your muscles or joints. How do you know if you have a potentially serious condition or if you're just feeling the bumps and bruises that are the inevitable result of an active lifestyle? Deborah Vogel, specialist in training dancers to prevent injuries, shares her insights on listening to your body's signals.
Is there a benefit to using protein drinks for weight loss?
Protein powder meal replacement supplements are often recommended as part of a weight-loss plan. Do they work?
Simple carpal tunnel exam – Just answer three questions
Weakness, tingling and pain in the fingers? You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. There's an easy way to figure out your diagnosis.
Exercise for neck pain: 5 experts weigh in
Best exercises for neck pain? Four experts weigh in.
Guest post: Walking seniors boost fitness, raise funds for charity
One woman's inspiring story of discovering walking as the ideal way to improve fitness, raise funds for charity, and strengthen social ties.
Chiropractic better for neck pain
The Annals of Internal Medicine published a research study demonstrating that chiropractic care is the best approach for neck pain.
Pay attention to your body
The story of "Mike," who recovered from carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms by using the Alexander method.
When bending backward hurts
Learn the simple steps to control the pain of lumbar facet syndrome.
How a foot adjustment helps your brain work better
A simple adjustment can help your foot recover from an injury. But the effects of an adjustment go beyond that - correcting imbalances of the joints of the feet can improve the way your brain controls posture and movement.
Sacroiliac joint injury and piriformis pain
The sacroiliac joint and the muscles that support it are common sources of low back and buttock pain. Discover how to minimize shear stress in the sacroiliac joint and avoid pain and injury.
New research emerges on “Wonder herb”
Discover the medical consensus that's emerging from new research about the diverse health benefits of an herbal preparation.
Just do this every morning
Improve your fitness by climbing stairs while holding weights. Simple. Easy. Very effective.
Update on barefoot running
Many runners have switched to a "barefoot" running style that involves landing on the forefoot instead of the heel. Forefoot landing may offer protection from overuse injury. But new research shows that a conventional running style is more energy efficient.
Learning to be Healthy is Like Learning to Ride a Bike
When you learn to ride a bike, it’s important to know the rules of the road. In my case it was my dad who taught me: ride on the right, wear a helmet, use hand signals, and so forth. It’s all good advice. But even when you know these rules, you still don’t know how to ride. Your brain, muscles, and balance system still can’t coordinate their actions to create a positive result. In the world of preventive healthcare, it’s like being told to eat nine servings of vegetables, exercise every day, get adequate sleep, and the like. It’s all good advice. Follow it. But none of it trains your brain, digestive tract, kidneys, liver, and endocrine glands to coordinate their actions to create a positive health result.
Janis Brenner: The body does not forget
Guest author Janis Brenner, choreographer, dancer, and teacher, shares her insight about the injuries she's sustained throughout her career and the positive meaning they have.
Guest post: Dancer injuries – What you need to know
If you're physically active, you occasionally experience pain in your muscles or joints. How do you know if you have a potentially serious condition or if you're just feeling the bumps and bruises that are the inevitable result of an active lifestyle? Deborah Vogel, specialist in training dancers to prevent injuries, shares her insights on listening to your body's signals.
Is there a benefit to using protein drinks for weight loss?
Protein powder meal replacement supplements are often recommended as part of a weight-loss plan. Do they work?
Simple carpal tunnel exam – Just answer three questions
Weakness, tingling and pain in the fingers? You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. There's an easy way to figure out your diagnosis.
Exercise for neck pain: 5 experts weigh in
Best exercises for neck pain? Four experts weigh in.
Guest post: Walking seniors boost fitness, raise funds for charity
One woman's inspiring story of discovering walking as the ideal way to improve fitness, raise funds for charity, and strengthen social ties.
Chiropractic better for neck pain
The Annals of Internal Medicine published a research study demonstrating that chiropractic care is the best approach for neck pain.
Pay attention to your body
The story of "Mike," who recovered from carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms by using the Alexander method.
