Proven link: tension headaches and weak neck muscles
Researchers have proven the link between weak neck muscles and headache. Learn a simple exercise that will help strengthen this key area.
Posture and Body Awareness
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on posture and body awareness...
Which exercise builds the most muscle mass the quickest?
The benefits of the squat exercise for developing muscle mass and practicing alignment control.
Two things I learned from my patient Liz
My experience with Liz reinforced for me the risk of anesthesia, and also reminded me that the brain serves the body, not the other way around.
Get off the treadmill
Routine repetitive cardiovascular exercise isn't enough to gain all the benefits of being physically active.
Why exercise is good for your brain
There's a lot more to exercise than mindlessly counting off the minutes on the treadmill.
Just do this – part 2
There's much more to fitness than just muscle strength and cardiac endurance. Here are a few simple balance challenges to incorporate into your daily life.
Breathing exercises for natural anxiety relief, pain control & more
Three simple breathing exercises to help you relax and gain mental clarity.
Dr. Lavine Interviewed by Virginia Reed for Progressive Radio Network
A radio interview of Dr. Ronald Lavine by Virginia Reed on Progressive Radio Network.
Dynamic control of movement is key to low back pain
Scientists now can test subtle details of trunk postural control and compare the movement skill of those with back pain and those without.
Altered Gait and Early Cognitive Impairment Symptoms
Emerging research shows that changes in walking patterns can be early warning signs of dementia. But can someone with altered gait be retrained to walk with ease, elegance and balance, thus preventing cognitive decline?
The latest on muscle strength, balance training and brain fitness
Key topics from Dr. Lavine's lecture on Muscle Strength, Balance Training and Brain Fitness
Ultra yoga and exercises for pelvic floor muscles
Interview with Marisa Sullivan, expert in using yoga for pelvic floor issues.
The art of teaching dance – Part 2
Part Two of an interview with Laura Donnelly, Alexander Teacher and Assistant Professor of Dance at Kansas State University.
Laura Donnelly and the art of teaching dance
An interview with Laura Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Dance at Kansas State University, and teacher of the Alexander Technique.
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.
