

One half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. In fact, back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. It is also the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office. Experts estimate that as much as 80 percent of the population will…
Physical therapy is often the first line of treatment for many injuries. Physical therapy is usually preferred because it is non invasive, affordable, and has good success rates. Every year, approximately 50% of U.S. adults develop a musculoskeletal injury that persists longer than three months. Fortunately, there are many different types of physical therapy…
According to the CDC, visits to the emergency room spike every summer. It’s not a surprise, really, considering how there are many activities — especially very active ones — that we only tend to partake in when it’s warm. This summer, if you accidentally burn yourself while starting up the grill, or twist your…
There are many reasons people see therapists. For many, it has to do with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States with over 40 million adults dealing with anxiety on a regular basis. The good news is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable. Individuals suffering…
There are more than 60,000 different compounds produced in large quantities for industrial and agricultural use in the U.S., none of which require safety testing. Our environment is full of toxins that affect our water, food supply, and atmosphere. The first multivitamin/mineral (MVM) supplements were introduced into the U.S. market in the early 1940s,…
Radiation treatment for cancer is an important therapy that has helped many people around the world. The problem is that it is not without side effects that can have dangerous consequences for the people who receive it. When women undergo breast cancer treatment with radiation, they have an increased risk for heart problems due…