by Todd Hartwig | Aug 7, 2014 | Health/Prevention
The temperomandibular joints (TMJ) are the joints where your mandible (jaw bone) meets your skull. One or both of the joints can be injured with any head/neck trauma. The most obvious and common source of injury is from direct trauma. However, direct trauma to the...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 30, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Sit up straight! Don’t slouch! Your mother and those pesky teachers were right. Proper posture is more important to your overall health than many people realize. In fact, many diseases (e.g., respiratory problems, compression fractures, arthritis, etc.) are highly...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 25, 2014 | Health/Prevention
A person’s diet, especially here in the United States, is often the worst factor affecting their health. Temptations abound. But, if you can avoid many of the common American pitfalls, most notably fast-food, refined carbohydrates and sugar-laden beverages, you will...
by Todd Hartwig | Jul 17, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), also known as “muscle fever,” is the pain experienced in muscles hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise/activity. The soreness is usually strongest 24 to 72 hours after the exercise/activity. DOMS is caused by...
by Todd Hartwig | Jun 12, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Weight-bearing exercise is one of the most important things a person can do to prevent osteoporosis. These exercises do not need to be high-impact. Lifting weights, hiking, basketball and many other enjoyable activities will do the trick. Remember: Stay Active!
by Todd Hartwig | May 15, 2014 | Health/Prevention
Flexibility is often times the most under-valued aspect of health. Strength, cardiovascular conditioning and diet are the most known/advertised aspects of fitness, but if you do not consistently work on increasing and/or maintaining your flexibility you will develop...
