If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard that drinking 8 glasses of water a day of 8 ounces each is good for your health. I’ve even recommended this 8 x 8 strategy to patients....
Do we really need to drink all that water?
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Muscle Health
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on Muscle Health...
Guest article: Touch & healing – what’s depth got to do with it?
Touch has a broad spectrum of healing benefits; oftentimes lighter massage techniques trigger these beneficial effects more effectively than deeper methods.
The five new vital signs
When you go for your annual physical there are a number of routine "vital signs" that your doctor checks: your height, weight, heart rhythm, blood pressure, and a few more. But...
Guest article on Trigger Points
My colleague Nancy Sheehan is a massage therapist I recommend in Cranbury, NJ. Check out an article she's written on trigger points. _________________________________ Deepen your...
Another reason bouncing back from an injury can be a challenge
Once you've injured your muscles or joints, it can be a challenge to return to full activity without further risk. Re-injuring the same area is all too common. Your muscles and...
How much protein are you getting in your diet? How much do you need?
Adequate protein intake is important to maintaining muscle mass as you age.
The one exercise you’ve got to do to prevent falls
Strengthening your toe muscles is one of the single most important things you can do to prevent falls.
Grip strength is an important component of health
Grip strength is an important health measure that’s usually left off of the general physical exam
Nordic hamstring exercises and why you need them
Eccentric training of the hamstrings with Nordic hamstring curls reduces the incidence of hamstring injuries.
Weight training and bone density
Weight training is an essential part of a program to maintain muscle mass and prevent fragility fractures.
Tendon Problems and Your Brain
The brain is invariably involved in chronic tendon problems, and creative treatment solutions are needed.
My Brother-In-Law Keeps a Supply in His Golf Bag
Using NSAID’s to alleviate the pain of muscle and tendon injuries will get you back onto the field of play sooner but may lead to poorer results in the long run. Here are some alternatives….
Guest Article: Four Types of Shin Splints and Their Causes
Chris Mallac describes different causes of shin splints and how to respond to each variety.
Don’t let your healing get stuck between second and third gear
Transverse friction massage is one of several methods that can jump-start your healing when you have a nagging, chronic problem.
Which Exercise Builds the Most Muscle Mass the Quickest?
The benefits of the squat exercise for developing muscle mass and practicing alignment control.
Latest Research Wrap-Up
Recent research gathered from a variety of medical journals.
Tendonitis Symptoms and Our New Knowledge Base
As our scientific knowledge of tendon problems grows, chiropractic principles of treatment are proving effective.
Pain Relief Patches and Gels
The variety of pain gels and patches can be bewildering. Here are the seven main types.
