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Prevent & Treat Muscle Cramps!
Last August I wrote a Blog on how to prevent muscle cramps. https://www.performancehealthcenter.com/got-muscle-cramps/ This August I would like to follow up on that blog with one about the latest research on fighting muscle cramps. I recently competed in the Patriot...
A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 5, (Life is Motion)
It is almost 4 months post-knee surgery and my rehab could not be going better. The saying I use many times every day to my patients could not ring truer. “Life is motion”. This phrase has a whole new meaning to me now. Yes, life is motion, but the quality of...
Tips to Prevent Lyme Disease
We are now in full swing of summer, and with the many extra outdoor activities we are all now enjoying I thought this would be a good time to post a Blog on how best to Prevent Lyme disease. I am amazed at the number of patients that I have encountered who either...
A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 4
I had my 10 week post-surgical orthopedic consult with Dr. McKeon & Jason (his PA) on June 22. The conclusion is that the rehabilitation of my ACL allograph is going very well, probably ahead of schedule. I was given the green light to play golf, ( though I hit...
Why You Need a Strong Core!
As a Doctor of Chiropractic my job is to help you live a pain free active lifestyle, so you can do all the things in life that you like to do for as long as you want to do them. One of the most common things that I see preventing my patients from leading the active...
A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 3
The Rehabilitation of my left knee is going very well! I’m a extremely motivated and compliant patient. Both Steve Crowell, my PT and Dr. Brian McKeon, my orthopedic surgeon feel I am on track, if not a little ahead of where I should be at 8 weeks post-surgery. It’s...
Natural Relief from Springtime Allergies
If you are like me you can really tell spring is in the air, not only by the warmer temperatures, but also by the increased amount of pollen in the air, most recently here in New England there has been very high tree pollen counts- which I am definitely allergic to. ...
A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 2
My ACL knee surgery was on April 7. As directed, I arrive at 6 AM for my schedule 7AM surgery at Boston Out Patient Surgical Suites in Waltham. I was impressed on how professional and punctual everyone was from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors. After my...
Regular Chiropractic Treatments Boost your Immune System – Part 2
Last month I wrote a blog on different ways to boost your immune system. Short review: There are several things that you can do to help boost your immune system. Eat a nutritious diet full of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables; get enough sleep; stay hydrated on...
A Split Second & the Road to Recovery
It’s amazing how things your life can change in the split second. It is even worse when it is not your fault. On Wednesday, March 2, while skiing, I was hit in the back by someone going down the mountain too fast and out of control. I double released out of my skis,...