Exercise changes pain modulation in the brain
A report at the annual meeting of the American Pain Society describes changes in the brain that correlate with reduced pain after exercise in fibromyalgia sufferers.
Rehabilitative Exercise
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on rehabilitative exercise...
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.
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.
Feeling Hungry? Actually You’re Thirsty
More on the importance of hydration from acupuncturist Karen Flicker
Confessions in the gym – or, How to use peer pressure for your benefit
"Peer pressure" seems like a useless vestige from middle school. As adults, we should strive to live for our own values, driven by our own personal motivations. But what if you could use peer pressure to your advantage?
Latest medical research
Latest medical research of interest.
Get off the treadmill
Routine repetitive cardiovascular exercise isn't enough to gain all the benefits of being physically active.
Warning: Consult a Physician Before Beginning Any Program of Physical Inactivity
Warning; Consult a Physician Before Beginning Any Program of Physical Inactivity
More on eccentric workouts versus concentric muscle loading
Researchers studied the strength gains from eccentric workouts.
Spare your knees when you run
Latest research on forefoot landing versus rearfoot landing styles in runners. The mechanical loads shift, but there are trade-offs involved.
Improving hamstring rehab exercises
More than thirty years ago I learned valuable movement principles from one of my mentors -Irmgard Bartenieff. She strongly emphasized the need for integrated exercise that involved trunk stabilization. Now new research shows the importance of this approach in hamstring rehab.
Guest Article: Your Personal Renewable Energy
Guest author Fran Parker describes how movement variation renews us and restores our energy.
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?
Chiropractic for seniors – What I’ve learned
Dr. Lavine shares his insight into the challenges of providing chiropractic care for an aging population.
