Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Performance Health Center Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Care, Natick, MA - Performance Health Center ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://performancehealthcenter.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [A Breakthrough in Joint Support: Collagen that Targets Your Joints](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/08/a-breakthrough-in-joint-support/) - If you've walked through a health-food store lately, you've probably noticed that collagen seems to be everywhere.Powders. Drinks. Gummies. Protein supplements.But here's something most people don't realize:Not all collagen works the same way. And when we're talking about maintaining healthy joints, cartilage, tendons and ligaments as we get older, that distinction becomes very important. As - [Cycling for Mental Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/05/cycling-for-mental-health/) - Cycling benefits more than your body. Discover how riding a bike can improve mental health, reduce stress, and increase resilience - [Save Your Knees: Protect the Joints That Carry You Every Day](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/05/save-your-knees-protect-the-joints-that-carry-you-every-day/) - Your knees do far more than simply bend. They carry your entire body weight with every step you take. Walking. Climbing stairs. Squatting. Getting in and out of the car. Picking up your grandchild. Playing pickleball. Hiking. Skiing. And yet most people do not think about their knees until they hurt. By then, the problem - [Keep the Spring In Your Step This Spring](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/04/keep-the-spring-in-your-step-this-spring/) - After a long, cold snowy winter inside, Spring is beckoning us like never before. But spring into action too quickly, and you may be heading for painful injuries. Indeed, the 24 vertebrae and 120 joints in your spine may already be feeling some strain from weight gain and hours on Zoom. A sudden sprint or - [Which Magnesium Supplement is Right for Me?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/04/which-magnesium-supplement-is-right-for-me/) - Last month I wrote a blog highlighting all the great benefits of Magnesium. https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/03/the-silent-powerhouse-why-magnesium-is-essential-for-your-health/ In this blog I will describe the different forms of Magnesium and what each one is best used for. Choosing the right magnesium is like picking the right tool for the job. Each type of magnesium supplement is bound to a - [Small Joints Cause Big Problems: Understanding Facet Syndrome and Functional Back Pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/04/small-joints-cause-big-problems-understanding-facet-syndrome-and-functional-back-pain/) - As a chiropractor, I evaluate patients with spinal pain every day. One of the most common patterns I see is irritation of the facet joints of the spine, often referred to as facet syndrome .Many patients are told by their PCPs or Orthopedists that have “functional” or “non- specific” back pain, meaning no clear cause - [The Silent Powerhouse: Why Magnesium is Essential for Your Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/03/the-silent-powerhouse-why-magnesium-is-essential-for-your-health/) - My patients often ask me what supplements they should they take, and that answer is different for each specific person. One supplement that I want to highlight is magnesium. While minerals like calcium and iron often steal the spotlight, magnesium is the quiet engine powering over 300 essential processes in your body. Despite its importance, - [How Do You Know If You’re Healthy?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/02/how-do-you-know-if-youre-healthy/) - "The preservation of health is easier than the cure of disease." B.J. PALMER. D.C. Let me start with a simple question: How do you know if you’re healthy? Most people answer that question the same way. “I feel fine.” “Nothing hurts.” “I haven’t been diagnosed with anything.” But we all know people who thought - [Your Spine in 2026](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2026/01/your-spine-in-2026/) - If you knew what I know about the importance of the spine, you wouldn’t miss another appointment. I believe everyone needs chiropractic care, not because everyone is in pain, but because everyone has a spine. The spine is not a collection of separate parts. You don’t have a “neck problem” or a “low back problem.” - [Movements For a Healthier You!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/12/movements-for-a-healthier-you/) - In today’s routines and way of life, many of us live a stationary lifestyle. We sit for long hours at work, come home and sit again for meals, then spend more time sitting while watching TV or looking at our electronic devices before going to bed. Over time, the body adapts to this inactivity, which - [Live Longer with Vitamin D3](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/11/live-longer-with-vitamin-d3/) - Recent research shows that there is a new benefit tied to vitamin D supplements, they may actually help you live longer. I had already written a blog about all the benefits that a Vitamin D supplement can provide and I will list that again at the end of this blog, but first a look at - [Rake Safe](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2024/11/rake-safe-2/) - The weather may be warmer than usual, but with the lack of rain, the leaves will be dropping very quickly. Here are some important raking tips so don’t wake up the next day in pain: 1) WARM UP: Professional athletes stretch before they go on the field. Your dog or cat stretches every time they - [Turmeric- An Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Spice](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/09/turmeric-an-antioxidant-and-anti-inflammatory-spice/) - I was introduced to turmeric at a young age. My family had a South Asian neighbor who made amazing Indian food, and I especially loved the yellow rice with mustard seeds and other aromatic spices. I would enjoy that rice dish alongside flavorful Indian sauces and other traditional plates. The rice had a warm, earthy, - [SIBO: What Is It and How Do You Deal With It?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/08/sibo-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-deal-with-it/) - I have recently had a few patients tell me that they were recently diagnosed with SIBO and they asked me if I could help them. My first step was to learn more about it which I have. Turns out a large percentage of people with IBS also have SIBO. I though this month I would - [Arthritis Is Not Painful*](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/06/arthritis-is-not-painful/) - Last week, a long-time patient came in with an acute flare-up of neck pain. He’s a 66-year-old landscaper who reported feeling a sharp pain in his neck after lifting a piece of equipment. The pain had persisted for several weeks, severe enough that he went to urgent care. They took X-rays and told him the - [Stress Relievers](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/06/stress-relievers/) - Stress…I see it every day. Now more than ever, I am seeing and hearing patients tell me their stress levels are higher than ever. Patients often tell me they feel much better after each treatment, but then after a few stressful days at work or home their neck or lower back tension comes back and - [Where Do You Aim the Fire Extinguisher? ](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/05/where-do-you-aim-the-fire-extinguisher/) - Understanding the True Source of Pain You aim the fire extinguisher at the fire, not the alarm. I use this metaphor often because where patients feel pain is not always where the pain originates. Excluding pathologies, many types of pain act like alarm, they alert you to a problem, but they don’t necessarily reveal the - [Spring Time = Tick Time](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/04/spring-time-tick-time-2/) - May is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy this great weather. This Blog is directed for those of you who like to run, walk or cycle the trails. 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 - [Is It a cold or allergy?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/04/is-it-a-cold-or-allergy-2/) - I am writing this blog to help clear the confusion between a cold and an allergy. Many of my patients have been coming in recently feeling “under the weather” and many ask me if I think they have allergies or if it might be a cold. My first response to them is “what are your - [Why Do Your Hands Fall Asleep?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/03/why-do-my-hands-fall-asleep/) - How often do you wake up with your arms feeling dead, heavy or numb and think your arm has fallen asleep? Well, your arm has not fallen asleep, and it’s not the blood supply being shut off either. What is happening is that you compressed or irritated a nerve in your neck which affects the - [Do You Stretch?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/02/do-you-stretch/) - Do You Stretch? For those of you who have pets, what is the first thing they do when they get up? Yup, they stretch! Do you? Stretching is a natural and instinctive movement, yet many people neglect it in their daily routines. I am a big fan of stretching and encourage my patients to make - [Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2025/01/improve-your-golf-score-by-enhancing-your-mobility/) - This is the time of year (colder temperatures and shorter days) that you might want to add in a daily Vitamin D supplement. Recent statistics show that most people aren’t getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy. This is called vitamin D deficiency. It is estimated that over one billion people worldwide have vitamin D deficiency. You - [Walk Backwards to Better Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2024/10/walk-backwards-to-better-health/) - Just this week I came across a few different articles about the benefits of walking backwards. Apparently, it is the newest rage on Tik Tok. I have been walking backwards for years. I first started doing this when I was a grad student getting my Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at Springfield College. I was - [Pain is a Warning](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2024/08/pain-is-a-warning/) - It’s common for people to attribute their pain to aging, but this reasoning often overlooks the underlying issues. I frequently hear patients say, “I must be getting old” to explain their pain. I respond by asking if their right leg is any older than their left. If age were the sole cause, wouldn’t both legs - [Improve Your Golf Game Without Lessons or New Clubs](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2024/05/improve-your-golf-game-without-lessons-or-new-clubs/) - Introduction: When it comes to improving your golf game, there's more to it than just investing in top-of-the-line clubs and taking professional lessons. Golfers often underestimate the significant impact that their physical health and alignment can have on their performance on the course. Chiropractic care offers a unique and invaluable approach to enhancing your golf - [12 of the Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Can Eat](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2024/04/12-of-the-best-anti-inflammatory-foods-you-can-eat-2/) - Last month, in part 1, I listed the top inflammation causing foods to avoid, and this month as promised is a list of some of the top Anti-Inflammatory foods you can add to your diet. (Most of this information was written by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE on December 19, 2019 for Healthline.) 1. Berries are - [Top 10 Inflammatory Foods to Avoid](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2024/03/top-10-inflammatory-foods-to-avoid/) - I wanted to share some information that I have been researching these past few months about how diet can affect inflammatory responses in the human body. There is an epidemic of inflammatory diseases that affect millions of people every day, and many experts point to chronic inflammation as the cause of some cancers and rheumatoid - [What is Facet Syndrome?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2024/02/what-is-facet-syndrome-2/) - If you are a patient at Performance Health Center, you have probably heard your doctors use the term facet syndrome to describe the cause of your pain syndrome. But what is facet syndrome? Have you ever been physically active over the weekend then the next day reach for a container in the refrigerator and “throw” - [What is Facet Syndrome?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2024/02/what-is-facet-syndrome/) - If you are a patient at Performance Health Center, you have probably heard your doctors use the term facet syndrome to describe the cause of your pain syndrome. But what is facet syndrome? Have you ever been physically active over the weekend then the next day reach for a container in the refrigerator and “throw” - [The Key to Happiness](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2023/12/the-key-to-happiness/) - Yes, there is a key to happiness! It’s having good relationships with friends, family and community. Is it that simple? Apparently so. The Good Life, by Waldinger and Shultz, published in January 2023, breaks it down. They are the main researchers of the longest study of human life which began in 1938. The study followed - [What is CPPD?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2023/11/what-is-cppd/) - That is the Jeopardy answer to this question: What causes sudden onset of pain in joints with sometimes severe swelling, with no know injury to these joints. This “disease” mimics Gout, but is not Gout as there are no uric acid crystals involved, instead a different type of crystal is involved. Have you ever had - [Active Release Techniques® : What I Have Learned](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2023/09/active-release-techniques-what-i-have-learned/) - As of August 13th, I became certified by Active Release Techniques® (ART®) as a Full Body practitioner. ART® has made a tremendous impact in my ability to help patients. While I have learned many soft tissue techniques over the years, ART® is a game changer. The results are much quicker than with the other techniques - [Sea to Summit - Won by Dr. Ball & Team!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2023/08/sea-to-summit-won-by-dr-ball-team/) - That is the title of the event that I did last weekend with a few of my friends, and it was such a cool event that I thought I would write about it. Sea to Summit is a triathlon that goes essentially from sea level point to point starting in Berwick, Maine and heads northeast - [I Tried Metagenics’ UltraInflamX Plus 360° For 30 Days and Here’s What Happened ](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2023/06/i-tried-metagenics-ultrainflamx-plus-360-for-30-days-and-heres-what-happened/) - UltraInflamX is a medical food product from Metagenics that reportedly reduces inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract. It is said to help with conditions such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, as well as other sources of inflammation. Product Details: The product comes in a bag and is considered a 30-day supply. It’s a powder that can be - [Is it a Cold or Allergy?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2023/05/is-it-a-cold-or-allergy/) - I am writing this blog to help clear the confusion between a cold and an allergy. Many of my patients have been coming in recently feeling “under the weather” and many ask me if I think they have allergies or if it might be a cold. My first response to them is “what are your - [How Nutrition Can Change Your Life](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2023/04/how-nutrition-can-change-your-life/) - Most of us ask ourselves why nutrition is important. Some of our patients take a “ton” of supplements. Some take none. Some people (and I’ve heard this on many occasions) tell me that they haven’t even opened them and that they are sitting on the counter. In our practice, Dr. Weiss, Dr. Ball, and I - [Six Surprising Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2023/01/six-surprising-health-benefits-of-sweet-potatoes/) - So here we are just finishing another great holiday meal and once again my favorite dish were the sweet potatoes. I have always known that sweet potatoes are super healthy and I wanted to forward a really good article that I just read last month in Healthline by Erica Julson, MS, RDN, CLT. I will - [The Scalene Muscles and Why They Are So Important ](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/12/the-scalene-muscles-and-why-they-are-so-important/) - Every new patient’s first appointment at Performance Health Center includes a comprehensive functional examination. During our assessment, we always check for nerve entrapments. The most commonly entrapped nerves are those coming from the neck (the brachial plexus) and those coming from the low back (the sciatic). When I check the nerves coming from the neck, - [Raking Without Wrecking Your Body](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/11/raking-without-wrecking-your-body/) - For many of you this may have come a little too late. Sorry about that, but our office phone has been ringing off the hook on Monday mornings because of injuries caused from raking and yardwork. It seems that smart, health conscious, people who stretch daily, exercise regularly, use trainers to make sure they have - [Going though “the Change?”](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/10/going-though-the-change/) - There’s supplement that relieves symptoms related to perimenopause Perimenopause is no walk in the park. It can make those who suffer incredibly uncomfortable. Between night sweats, hot flashes, irritability, irregularity in the menstrual cycle, fatigue, cramping, digestive issues, hair loss....the list goes on, but it doesn’t have to!!! I am proud to announce that Performance - [Time to Boost Your Body’s Natural Immunity](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/09/time-to-boost-your-bodys-natural-immunity/) - It is September, and with kids going back to school, and with the colder weather coming that means more close contact indoors with others. One of the best things that we can do to prevent COVID-19 or any other illness is to boost our own immune system. Here are 10 things you can do right - [Do NSAIDs Cause Chronic Pain?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/08/do-nsaids-cause-chronic-pain/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] What do you do if you have an injury resulting in low back pain? As a society we have been conditioned to take something for it. Most commonly it is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) which - [Heat vs. Ice: A “Heated” Topic](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/06/heat-vs-ice-a-heated-topic/) - Heat vs. Ice. It’s a long debated discussion amongst chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical doctors. Do you need ice or heat? Here are some tips. You cannot have pain without inflammation. Pain is actually one of four presentations of inflammation—the others being heat, swelling, and redness. Sometimes all of these signs are there. Sometimes, it’s - [Laughter is a Great Stress Reliever.](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/06/laughter-is-a-great-stress-reliever/) - Last month I wrote a blog titled 15 Evidence Based Ways to Relieve Stress, yet I forgot one very important and effective way to relieve stress and that is with laughter. Laughter not only reduces stress, it is great for you both mentally and physically. One of the best ways to reduce stress is to - [The Significance of Breathing and How It Relates to Pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/06/the-significance-of-breathing-and-how-it-relates-to-pain/) - Breathing is a process that we take for granted. Oxygen flows into the body as we breathe in, and carbon dioxide exits the body as we breathe out. As long as our bodies are healthy, breathing is just something that happens, whether or not we are thinking about it. But here’s the deal—most people do - [The Importance of Vitamin K When Supplementing with Vitamin D for Bone Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/05/the-importance-of-vitamin-k-when-supplementing-with-vitamin-d-for-bone-health/) - Chiropractors have been aware of the benefits of Vitamin D for decades, as nutrition is an integral part of natural healthcare. It was eventually adopted by the medical community, and is now a common blood test provided to patients for evaluation . Vitamin D is not really a traditional vitamin, but rather acts as a - [15 Evidence-Based Ways to Relieve Stress](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/05/15-evidence-based-ways-to-relieve-stress/) - Stress… I see it every day. Ever since the start of the pandemic 2 years ago my patients tell me their stress levels are higher than ever. My patients often ask me if some of their tension and discomfort in their neck and or back may be related to stress. The answer is yes. Stress - [Low Back Pain Can Come From Places Other Than the Spine: A Case Study](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/04/low-back-pain-can-come-from-places-other-than-the-spine-a-case-study/) - Roni, a 68 year old female, presented to my office reporting severe low back pain traveling into the groin and the upper thighs on both sides. The first thing I noticed was that she got winded when she spoke to me. She had been under chiropractic care on and off for many years. My belief - [The Wonders of Chiropractic](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2022/03/the-wonders-of-chiropractic/) - (This was 1st published in the Chittenden East Wellness Committe's (of Vermont) Wellness Letter in 1989) Chiropractic is a word most people are familiar with but few understand. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to the healing art of chiropractic We express ourselves through the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system which - [Exercise to Reduce Chronic Illness & Live Longer](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/12/exercise-to-reduce-chronic-illness-live-longer/) - Are you exercising daily? A new study from Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman found, that you don’t have to be as active as a hunter-gatherer. Even small amounts of physical activity-just 10-20 minutes of physical activity a day-substantially lower your risk of mortality”. This new study found that exercising later in life can reduce the - [Essential Fatty Acids 101](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/10/essential-fatty-acids-101/) - The following information is mostly from an article I read by Julie Kendrick of Experience Life. I found her article very interesting and I would like to share this valuable information with you. It is hard not to notice the health headlines over the last few decades, about essential fatty acids (EFAs) — specifically omega-3s - [Are You Often Sore and Tired?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/08/are-you-often-sore-and-tired/) - As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I treat patients every day that tell me they are often “stiff and sore”. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the most common complaint I hear from my patients is that they have tightness and soreness in their back and neck. I would attribute some of this to the increased - [Are You One of the 71%?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/08/are-you-one-of-the-71/) - 35% of Americans are now working remotely from home. A new study from the Lenovo Group found that 71% of those working from home are experiencing either new symptoms or an exacerbation of historic symptoms. The most common begin back pain, neck pain, poor posture, headaches, eye irritation and insomnia. Why is this happening? Most - [The Future of Sitting is Here in Natick!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/02/the-future-of-sitting-is-here/) - QOR360 is the future of sitting. It is active sitting. It can be seen and sat exclusively in Greater Boston only at Performance Health Center in Natick, MA - [Back to an Athletic Lifestyle: Performance Health Center Treats Injuries with Active Release Techniques®](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/08/back-to-an-athletic-lifestyle-performance-health-center-treats-injuries-with-active-release-techniques/) - Natick Practice is One of a Small Number in the State Specializing in State-of-the-Art System When athletes suffer painful injuries, it’s natural for them to worry about strains, sprains, tears and breaks. What they may not consider is the scar tissue or tightness that occur because of the injuries or overuse. Muscles, ligaments, tendons and areas - [Back In The Saddle Again](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/07/back-in-the-saddle-again/) - It finally feels like we are slowly getting back to normal. It is definitely noticeable how many more people are out and about and without masks for the first time in over a year. More events and activities are starting up again. This past weekend I was able to participate in a race for the - [It is OK to Slow Down](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/06/it-is-ok-to-slow-down/) - I am writing this Blog during Memorial Day weekend, day 2 of a 3-day rainy weekend. The kind of weather that makes you want to sleep in and just do things in slow motion. We really do need the rain and we really do need to slow down now and then. This is true for - [PNS- “Rest and Relax” vs SNS- “Fight or Flight”](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/02/pns-rest-and-relax-vs-sns-fight-or-flight/) - PNS vs SNS…. I am writing this Blog the week before Super Bowl LV, while most sports fans are thinking Bucs vs Chiefs and which team is stronger and who will over power the other. Well, I want you to consider in your own mind which system in your body is overpowering the other? What - [Don’t Let Sitting Kill You](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/02/dont-let-sitting-kill-you/) - We are more sedentary than ever before thanks to the worldwide COVID-19 Pandemic. Being more sedentary leads to a higher risk of disease (including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and lung cancer) and death. A timely study published in December 2020, from the World Health Organization (WHO) followed 44,000 men and women for 10 - [Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Relieve Stress and Tension](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2021/01/chiropractic-adjustments-can-help-relieve-stress-and-tension/) - As a follow up to last month’s blog, this blog will explain how Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve stress and tension. 2020 was a very stressful year for all of us, and we still have a way to go to conquer this global pandemic. We all know that chronic stress can wreak havoc on the - [10 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/12/10-simple-ways-to-relieve-stress/) - The world is a stressful place these days, and we are all trying to deal with it the best we can. At the top of the list is this surging pandemic, and everything that goes with it. Social distancing itself is stressful as people want to interact with other people. Many of my patients have - [Popcorn Has More Antioxidants Than Fruits and Vegetables?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/07/popcorn-has-more-antioxidants-than-fruits-and-vegetables/) - Imagine someone told you the following: “Popcorn may be the perfect snack food. It's the only snack that is 100 percent unprocessed whole grain. All other grains are processed and diluted with other ingredients, and although cereals are called ‘whole grain,’ this simply means that over 51 percent of the weight of the product is - [Are you sitting yourself to death?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/07/are-you-sitting-yourself-to-death/) - Do you sit all day or during a good portion of your day? If you do, you are really going to want to read every word of this article. It may be a matter of life and death. Literally. Here is why… According to cancer.org: “A new study from the American Cancer Society researchers [found] - [Is Exercise A Drug and Can It Hurt Your Heart?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/08/is-exercise-a-drug-and-can-it-hurt-your-heart/) - New Research Surprises Many… In today’s high-tech, fast paced society, we all tend to over think, over complicate, and make things more difficult. This is especially true when it comes to our health. For example, there is pretty good evidence that exercise is good for you and people who exercise are, in general, healthier than - [More Bad News About Second-Hand Smoke and Children](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/08/more-bad-news-about-second-hand-smoke-and-children/) - In a presentation at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, physicians from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital showed more evidence that second-hand cigarette smoke is an environmental toxin and dangerous to children’s health “Our research shows that exposure to second-hand cigarette - [How The Courage Of A Young Man With Cerebral Palsy Inspired An Entire School](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/08/how-the-courage-of-a-young-man-with-cerebral-palsy-inspired-an-entire-school/) - The Matt W. Story Matt Inspired An Entire School. Do YOU Have These Kinds Of Guts? Who knows what his real, full name is. “Matt W.” was all that was given and that’s all that is needed, because Matt W.’s actions speak louder than words ever could. Here is why: Matt W. is a student - [Did you know?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/08/did-you-know-august-2012/) - When we think about how to be happier we typically look for things to achieve or add to our lives. However, sometimes the key to happiness is actually giving up certain perspectives and behaviors. Here are a few things you can give up in order to become a happier person: Give up the habit of - [Tip of the Month](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/08/tip-of-the-month-august-2012/) - Want to live longer and healthier? Researchers may have discovered a way to do it… and it’s not all in your genes. Want to live a longer and healthier life? Here are some things that might help you do it! First, let’s look at “centenarians.” A “centenarian” is someone who lives to be 100 - [New Research Reveals The Healing Power Of Touch](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/08/new-research-reveals-the-healing-power-of-touch/) - Natick MA – Maybe the popular rock n’ roll band U2 had it right back in 1991, in their hit song Mysterious Ways with the lyric, “To touch is to heal.” However, they weren’t the first to make the claim. The healing power of touch has been written about since close to the dawn of - [Did you know?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/08/did-you-know/) - Every day, we are confronted with a myriad of food choices. I am sure you know oily fries, cheesy pizzas, and greasy burgers are definitely not at the top range of nutritious foods. On the other hand, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables bring heaps of life preserving, health-giving nutrients to our bodies. The origin of - [New Study: Is Exercise the Best Medicine?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/01/new-study-is-exercise-the-best-medicine/) - It’s pretty sad, but in today’s society, it is common to boast and brag. It is also common to make things seem much better or worse than they really are. We see marketers do it every day through the advertising they bombard us with. Who hasn’t bought something after watching a TV commercial only to - [Exercise Regularly… do it for your Brain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/11/exercise-regularly-do-it-for-your-brain/) - We are all living through an incredibly stressful time right now with the COVID-19 virus affecting all of our lives. A previous blog I wrote was about how exercise can help reduce stress, and that exercise is as important, or maybe even more important for our brain than for the rest of our body. Any - [Restorative Sleep](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/09/restorative-sleep/) - Sleep is incredibly important for your mental and physical health. Did you know that you can survive longer without food than you can without sleep? If you are having trouble sleeping lately you are not alone. This has been an incredibly stressful year and since so many of my patients have recently been telling me - [Bike Safe!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/07/bike-safe/) - Have you noticed the increase in the number of people out cycling? I sure have. Bike shops across the country are selling bicycles at a record pace to keep up with the increased demands. I think it is directly related to this global pandemic- as more and more people are stuck at home looking for - [On-Line Learning Ergonomic Tips](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/05/online-learning-ergonomic-tips/) - Here are some tips to protect your health while learning from home and using a laptop. - [10 Ways to Boost your Body’s Natural Immunity Now!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/05/10-ways-to-boost-your-bodys-natural-immunity-now/) - I realize that this is a very difficult time for everyone right now. The best thing that we can do for ourselves, others around us and for our society as a whole is to continue to follow all the CDC guidelines : https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html. One other thing that we can do is work on boosting our - [The Importance of Vitamin D3 for Optimum Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/03/the-importance-of-vitamin-d3-for-optimum-health/) - Vitamin D3 is actually not a typical vitamin, but rather a secosteroid hormone that is crucial in upregulating nearly 2,000 out of our approximately 20,000 genes. It is therefore not just a “nice thing to consider” but rather extremely important in our nearly every aspect of our health. New England’s long winters with limited sun - [12 of the Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Can Eat](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/03/12-of-the-best-anti-inflammatory-foods-you-can-eat/) - Last month I listed the top inflammation causing foods to avoid, and this month as promised is a list of some of the top Anti-Inflammatory foods you can add to your diet. (Most of this information was written by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE on December 19, 2019 for Healthline.) 1. Berries Berries are packed with - [The Top 10 Inflammatory Foods to Avoid](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/02/the-top-10-inflammatory-foods-to-avoid/) - The Top 10 Inflammatory Foods to Avoid - [The Road To Recovery](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2020/02/the-road-to-recovery/) - It’s really great to be back in the office! I missed being at work and helping people. I’m asked all the time how I am doing and if I’m at pre-injury condition. The great news is that I can do everything I need to do in my physical job as a chiropractor without pain or - [Vitamin D for Athletes: What Can It Do?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/10/vitamin-d-for-athletes-what-can-it-do/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.25.4″]Happy October everyone… I think this is the best weather of the year with cool crisp nights and warm sunny days. With the shorter days and cooler temperatures comes less exposure to UV radiation which is good in some ways (less skin cancer worries) but also less absorption of - [What Can You Learn From the Tour de France?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/08/what-can-you-learn-from-the-tour-de-france/) - Ever since taking a class in graduate school titled “Comparative Anatomy and Physiology” where we compared humans to other mammals, I realized that we humans are actually one of the slowest of all mammals. Try racing a dog, horse or rabbit, you name it, over a short distance and you will lose time after time. - [Breaking News: The Aspirin Myth Debunked](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/08/breaking-news-the-aspirin-myth-debunked/) - Since the 1970’s the American Heart Association has recommended daily doses of baby aspirin to prevent or manage heart disease. Millions of Americans have followed that advice for years. Three (3) major clinical trials in 2018 questioned the validity and safety of a daily dose of aspirin. Earlier this year the American Heart Association and - [Dynamic Compression for Rapid Recovery of Your Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/07/dynamic-compression-for-rapid-recovery-of-your-health/) - As a Chiropractic Physician at Performance Health Center, I am always thinking of ways that we can assist our patients with their recovery and rehab from injuries, and ways to help them maintain a pain free and active lifestyle. Physicians have long used dynamic compression to prevent blood clots and to speed the healing of - [Please Wear A Helmet!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/06/please-wear-a-helmet/) - I just finished a nice Sunday morning bicycle ride, and I am amazed at how many other cyclists that I saw out there riding without a helmet! I do not get it… it makes ZERO sense! When I ask people why they are not wearing a helmet I get responses like this… “I know how - [New Study Confirms Chiropractic Reduces Opioid Use](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/04/new-study-confirms-chiropractic-reduces-opioid-use/) - Opioid addiction and death is still out of control. New guidelines and regulations are reducing the number prescriptions for opioid medications. The death rate for opioid deaths dropped 4% in 2018 relative to 2017, but it was still close to 2000 in Massachusetts alone. It’s crazy. The US makes of 5% of the world’s population - [Quick Spring Gardening Tips](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/04/quick-spring-gardening-tips/) - Month 2 at Performance Health Center! I am loving my work here. Treating patients every day and watching their pain levels decrease and their functional ability increase, is an amazing thing to be a part of. Spring is finally here! This month I want to talk about outdoor chores. I have already had so many - [May Flowers and UV Rays](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/04/may-flowers-and-uv-rays/) - Happy May! We are just finishing an unusually wet April here in New England, as I write this on April 29th we have had 20 days of at least some rain in the 29 days of April so far. Well… get ready for a little sun! They say April showers bring May flowers, and I - [When the Best Treatment is NO Treatment](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/04/when-the-best-treatment-is-no-treatment/) - By Dr. Leslie El-Turkmani I am so excited to be here at Performance Health Center! I've met so many nice people, and have already seen some amazing things. Last week for example……I saw a patient with severe symptoms, crying in pain during the consultation, and could barely get through the physical exam. I knew something - [Spring Time = Tick Time](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/04/spring-time-tick-time/) - April is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy this great weather. This Blog is directed for those of you who like to run, walk or cycle the trails. 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 - [What is the Difference Between 50 degrees in the fall and 50 degrees in the spring?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/04/what-is-the-difference-between-50-degrees-in-the-fall-and-50-degrees-in-the-spring/) - Question: What is the difference between 50 degrees in the fall and 50 degrees in the spring? Answer: In the spring 50 degrees feels warm! This last weekend was the first “nice” weekend of spring! When I went out to get the morning paper the birds were singing and overnight flowers had bloomed in my - [Use Your Left Hand to Be in Your Right Mind](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/02/use-your-left-hand-to-be-in-your-right-mind/) - Recently I had surgery on my right hand, leaving me essentially left-handed for these past few weeks. I have been taking it on as a challenge and I have been working on my dexterity and strength on my once weaker side. Besides improving my strength and dexterity on my left side, I have also found - [Play More Tennis and Live Longer!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2019/01/play-more-tennis-and-live-longer/) - That’s right. Yet another new study has come out showing the health benefits of being active, this time as it relates to longevity. The December 2018 issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings has a research study titled: Various Leisure-Time Physical Activities Associated with Widely Divergent Life Expectancies: The Copenhagen City Heart Study. This study following - [10 Reasons to Use a Humidifier](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/12/10-reasons-to-use-a-humidifier/) - As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I see a lot of sick and injured people every day, and it is my job to help these patients get better. Yes… Chiropractic can also help with colds and flu- studies show that getting regular chiropractic adjustments helps boost the immune system which in turn can help prevent getting - [Stages of Injury and Recovery](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/12/stages-injury-recovery/) - As a Doctor of Chiropractic it is my job to help patients move and function better, and to help them recover from injuries they may be dealing with. There is more than just the physical healing that occurs with an injury. These injuries do not have to be life threatening, maybe just enough to prevent - [“Fall Back" with Vitamin D3](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/11/fall-back-vitamin-d3/) - It is Time to “Fall Back” this Saturday November 3, 2018… that is we set our clocks back 1 hour for “Daylight Savings Time”, but the actual amount of daylight is actually shrinking daily every day from now through to the shortest day of the year which happens to be Friday December 21st this year. - [It's Apple Picking Time!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/09/apple-picking-time/) - October is my favorite time of year for Apple Picking! It is October and the warm sun and cool dry fall air are calling you outside. If you are looking for a fun, healthy activity to do with your family, I would suggest Apple Picking! Every fall my wife Clair, daughter Emily and I make - [Multitasking Is Hazardous to Your Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/09/multitasking-hazardous-health/) - I have recently been reading a lot about multitasking and how it can be bad for your health. We all know that you cannot really do a good job of multiple things at the same time (think the ultimate no-no: texting while driving!) Many people believe in our too fast paced world that they need - [Stay Safe During Hot Weather Exercise](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/08/stay-safe-hot-weather-exercise/) - If you are a regular reader of these blogs you know that I definitely advocate exercising on a regular basis, but when the summer months turn really hot and humid, you need to be careful to avoid heat related illnesses like heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Whether you're running, playing tennis, working in your yard - [CHEERS TO CHERRIES](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/06/cheers-to-cherries/) - Just this morning after a nice bike ride, my friend and I were comparing smoothie recipes and were discussing what we each like to put in our smoothies. I have been using a combination of coconut/almond milk, pineapple, Vega-one protein powder and a mix of frozen berries which includes blueberries, strawberries and cherries. I always - [Share This With Your PCP!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/06/share-this-with-your-pcp/) - Unfortunately the following saga is way too typical in our office. Last month I saw a new patient who had severe low back pain (LBP) for over 2 years. The pain was so severe she was living on pain meds, going right home from work and going to bed. She was not participating in life - [Now that Summer is Here: Get Outside!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/06/now-summer-get-outside/) - Here are a few health benefits of getting outside: Eye Health- Getting outside can improve your eye health Do you work on a computer for a living? Do you watch TV when you’re not working? If so, you’re at risk of developing the symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). CVS can be caused by - [Does Chiropractic Help with Allergies?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/05/chiropractic-help-allergies-2/) - It appears that spring is finally here. The temperature is rising, the days are getting longer and the flowers and trees are budding. Along with all these great things is an increase in pollen and the start of spring-time allergies for many people. Many people are hypersensitive to pollen and other environmental substances. This condi­tion - [Does Chiropractic Help with Allergies?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/05/chiropractic-help-allergies/) - It appears that spring is finally here. The temperature is rising, the days are getting longer and the flowers and trees are budding. Along with all these great things is an increase in pollen and the start of spring-time allergies for many people. Many people are hypersensitive to pollen and other environmental substances. This condi­tion - [Improve Your Posture With These Exercises and Stretches](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/04/improve-posture-exercises-stretches/) - Most people feel like they could improve their posture, yet they are not quite sure where to start. I will list some key stretches and exercises that will help improve your posture, but first we need to determine what is causing our poor posture. Most of us spend too much time sitting. Add up all - [The Concussion Muscle](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/04/the-concussion-muscle/) - Concussions are awful. There are close to 4 million sports related concussions in the U.S. every year. Your brain gets shaken up like an egg inside its shell. The skull doesn’t crack but the brain gets rattle around. You might lose consciousness, balance, ability to talk, have a headache and the world appears fuzzy. You - [Your Mind is Powerful; Use it Wisely!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/03/mind-powerful-use-wisely/) - More and more evidence is proving what we’ve been told our whole lives is true; “You are what you think.” Hopefully, after you read this you’ll be more careful about what you think about because it can fundamentally affect you and your health! It’s now a few years old, but in 2011 the “milkshake study” - [“Rest and Relax” vs “Fight or Flight” Part 2](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/03/rest-relax-vs-fight-flight-part-2/) - Last month I wrote this Blog “Fight or Flight” vs. Rest and Relax”: https://www.performancehealthcenter.com/rest-relax-vs-fight-flight/ “Rest and Relax” Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) vs “Fight or Flight” Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)…. I am writing this Blog as a follow up. If you read last month’s blog you may be wondering which system in your body is overpowering - [“Rest and Relax” vs “Fight or Flight”](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2018/01/rest-relax-vs-fight-flight/) - “Rest and Relax” (PNS) vs “Fight or Flight” (SNS)…. I am writing this Blog the week before Super Bowl LII, while most sports fans are thinking AFC vs NFC and which is stronger and who will over power the other. Well, I want you to consider in your own mind which system in your body - [The Benefits of Yoga](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/12/the-benefits-of-yoga/) - I recently started practicing Yoga again on a weekly basis, and I wanted to share some of the Health benefits that I have found from practicing Yoga. I always feel mentally and physically refreshed after practicing yoga, and here are some of the benefits listed. Physical Benefits Many people find that the relaxation techniques incorporated - [Bioelectric Medicine or Electroceuticals : The Future of Modern Medicine?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/12/bioelectric-medicine-electroceuticals-future-modern-medicine/) - The future of medicine maybe closer than you think! Bioelectric Medicine and Electroceuticals are top name contenders for this new branch of medicine. As researcher’s better understand and learn how to manipulate the electrical impulses of the nervous system we will have more targeted and safer ways to treat disease and stay healthy. Last year - [Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/12/getting-enough-vitamin-d/) - This is the time of year (colder temperatures and shorter days) that you might want to add in a daily Vitamin D supplement. Recent statistics show that most people aren’t getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy. This is called vitamin D deficiency. It is estimated that over one billion people worldwide have vitamin D deficiency. You - [Do You Know How Much Your Child's Backpack Weighs?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/11/backpacks-in-november/) - Your child’s backpack should never weigh more than 15% of their body weight. Every years we give a series of Backpack Safety Workshops at a local Middle School. A random sampling of the student’s backpacks found the majority were 25-30% of their body weight. Only one student’s backpack was below 15%. Heavy backpacks are one - [Are You Eating Too Much Protein?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/10/eating-much-protein/) - The latest nutritional fad seems to be to ingest more and more protein. We see it everywhere- this snack is “Packed with Protein”, and “make sure to get enough protein at every meal”. I hear it all the time at the gym… “What kind of protein powder do you use in your shakes”. I also - [Tips to Relieve Back Pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/08/tips-relieve-back-pain/) - Your first step should be to seek out professional help. Whether you see your PCP, a Physical Therapist, an Orthopedic Physician, or a Chiropractic Physician, start by finding a professional trained to diagnose and treat back pain not only with . There are a multitude of factors that can cause back pain, and getting the - [Need Energy? Want to Age More Gracefully?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/08/need-energy-want-age-gracefully/) - Guest Blog: This is Dr. Ken Reed, one of the founders of CellRegenX, a specially formulated supplement for cellular rejuvenation. The response to our introduction of CellRegenX at Performance Health Center has been great, and we have received many positive comments from our new and existing users. Performance Health Center is one of the few - [It’s Summer and I’m Back on the Courts!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/08/summer-im-back-courts-2/) - For several months in a row last spring I wrote about my experiences post-knee surgery and the grueling rehab process I was going through. It’s hard to believe that is now 15 months post-surgery. The good news is that I am back doing all the activities I was able to do prior to my ACL - [Longer Telomeres = Healthier & Longer Life!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/06/longer-telomeres-healthier-longer-life/) - Guest Blog: We are delighted to introduce the Performance Health Center community to CellRegenX, a unique specially formulated nutraceutical developed by two local area physician researchers, to maximize cellular longevity, overall well-being, and athletic performance. The scientific thesis behind CellRegenX is that as cells age, metabolic byproducts accumulate within the cell, which results in a - [Cracking the Weather Code](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/06/cracking-weather-code/) - OK so I just got caught in a driving downpour, yet the forecast said there was only 25% chance of rain through midday, how does that always happen?... and what does a 25% chance of rain really mean? The “Chance of Rain” It’s one of the most misunderstood terms in all of weather. We hear - [It’s Summer and I’m Back on the Courts!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/06/summer-im-back-courts/) - For several months in a row last spring I wrote about my experiences post-knee surgery and the grueling rehab process I was going through. It’s hard to believe that is now over one year post-surgery. The good news is that I am back doing all the activities I was able to do prior to my - [Slow Rise Bread, Easier to Digest](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/05/slow-rise-bread-easier-digest/) - If you are like Millions of Americans that are avoiding eating bread for one reason or another, maybe after reading this blog you might give bread a second chance. I think most people love bread in one form or another, yet the current media perception is that most people should not include it in their - [Do This and Live Longer!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/05/do-this-and-live-longer/) - When asked how long do you want to live, the answer should include not only a number but a statement on quality of life. So how do we live longer with quality? New data is being published monthly confirming that longevity is 25% genetic and 75% lifestyle. Here’s a fact. Sitting is killing us. Computers - [Strengthen Your Brain With Exercise](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/04/strengthen-brain-exercise/) - Regular Exercise can strengthen your brain. We all know regular exercise is great for our cardiovascular system, and that it will strengthen our muscles and even increase our bone density, but a lesser known benefit is that regular exercise can make you smarter and protect your brain from shrinkage as it ages. Research has even - [New Study- Placebo as Good as Meds for Back Pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/04/new-study-placebo-good-meds-back-pain/) - Two important studies were published in February 2017 for the treatment of back pain. The 1st was published on-line (e-publish ahead of print) in the Annals of Rheumatoid Disease. The 2nd was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. For years I have advised my patients that pain medicine mask symptoms and have side effects. - [Time to get “Pickled”](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/03/time-get-pickled/) - I happen to have a friend that I swim with 3 times a week that is an excellent Nutritionist. She often gives nutritional tips to me and the other guys that swim in our lane. One thing that she recently suggested was to “eat something fermented every day”. Personally, I have started eating “Pickled Beets”, - [Don’t Let Your Kids Become a CDC Statistic!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/03/dont-let-kids-become-cdc-statistic/) - The numbers are staggering. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC): High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year. More than 3.5 million kids under age 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year. Children ages 5 to 14 account for nearly - [You Got Some Nerve!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/02/you-got-some-nerve/) - The truth is you have a lot of nerve! There are more nerves in your body than stars in the Milky Way. The human brain alone consists of about 100 billion neurons. If all these neurons were lined up it would for a 600 mile long line. The nervous system transmits impulses at 100 meters - [Special “K”](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/02/special-k/) - No, I am not talking about the Kellogg’s cereal in the big White box with the big red letter K on it. I am talking about Potassium, which for you Chemistry Geeks is the 19th chemical element with the symbol K (derived from Neo-Latin, kalium). It was first isolated from potash, the ashes of plants, from which it was - [MORE TIPS (and New Research) TO HELP PREVENT THOSE WINTER COLDS](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/01/more-tips-and-new-research-to-help-prevent-those-winter-colds/) - Here we are once again battling frigid temperatures, shorter days, slippery steps and dangerous commutes. Winter can be stressful in many ways. Add that stress to the fact that we are all indoors more often in closer quarters, spending much less time outside in the sun breathing fresh air. The heat inside significantly dries out - [Half Full or Half Empty Matters to Your Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2017/01/half-full-or-half-empty-matters-to-your-health/) - How you view the world and your place in it affects the quality of your health! Google optimism and this is how it is defined: hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. Do the same for pessimism and this is what you get: a tendency to see the worst aspect - [Laughter is the Best Medicine](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/12/laughter-is-the-best-medicine/) - I am writing this blog the day after Thanksgiving, and one of the things I am always most thankful for is to spend time relaxing and laughing with family and friends. Just yesterday my daughter Emily had me laughing so hard I thought I was going to pass out, and it got me thinking how - [Ouch! Yes it is your phone!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/12/ouch-yes-it-is-your-phone/) - Text Neck and other synonyms used to explain the neck pain and headaches you are experiencing are real and directly related to how you are using your smart phone. In fact anytime your crank your neck forward, whether on your phone, using your laptop, or any other time you neck is forward of your shoulders - [Need Sleep?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/11/need-sleep/) - How did you sleep last night? If you answered not well, you are not alone! 30% of all Americans have sleeping problems. The National Institute of Health recommends 7-9 hours a sleep for adults (18-64 years old). If you are not getting the minimum hours of sleep you put yourself at risk. Sleep is vital - [HOTSHOT- Great for Cramps & Much More!!!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/11/hotshot-great-for-cramps-much-more/) - HOTSHOT is now working to help people with Multiple Sclerosis and ALS and nocturnal leg cramping as well as for active people who suffer from exercise or exertional muscle cramps. This is a follow up to my August Blog on muscle cramping: https://www.performancehealthcenter.com/prevent-treat-muscle-cramps/ On the advice of Dr. Weiss I sent this blog directly to - [The Glue that Keeps Our International Tennis Athletics Competing](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/09/the-glue-that-keeps-our-international-tennis-athletics-competing/) - Loving the game of Tennis and understanding the sport as a competitor is a perfect professional fit. I was invited as a Board Certified Massage Therapist to travel to Umag Croatia to work with our Senior USA tennis teams in September. The venue was named the International Tennis Federation World Super -Senior Team Championships. The - [Dynamic Compression for Your Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/09/dynamic-compression-for-your-health/) - As a Chiropractic Physician at Performance Health Center, I am always thinking of ways that we can assist our patients with their recovery and rehab from injuries, and ways to help them maintain a pain free and active lifestyle. Physicians have long used dynamic compression to prevent blood clots and to speed the healing of - [Exercise = Medicine](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/09/exercise-medicine/) - For the 32 years I have been in practice my daily mantra to patients has been “life is motion”. Over the years more and more research is proving how important motion (aka exercise) is to being healthy. The latest promotion for exercise as medicine is found on the cover of Time Magazine in the September - [GUEST BLOG: Correct Motion Matters - By Anita Luck](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/08/guest-blog-correct-motion-matters-by-anita-luck/) - Dear Performance Health Center Community, I am honored to write a guest blog post for my chiropractor and friend Dr. Bradley Weiss! As you know, aside from being a great Chiropractor and ART Practitioner, he is helpful, open, and friendly. When I mentioned that as a Movement Specialist and Fellow of Applied Functional Science®, I - [Continue with Sunscreen into the Fall Months](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/08/continue-with-sunscreen-into-the-fall-months/) - Happy September! September in New England usually has amazingly nice weather; cooler nights and warm and sunny days with lower humidity- which makes outdoor activities even more pleasant. Just remember even though the days are starting to get shorter and the temperature is starting to drop somewhat you still need protection from the sun. The - [What's Cupping?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/08/whats-cupping/) - I am thrilled that the Olympics have sparked a curiosity regarding the art of cupping. Cupping was developed thousands of years ago by the Romans, and the first cups were made from the horns of animals. Today cupping tools have been modernized but the philosophy remains the same. In modern practice, Cupping involves placing various - [Prevent & Treat Muscle Cramps!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/08/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 Half IronMan in East Freetown Massachusetts and I was given a sample of HOT SHOT, - [A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 5, (Life is Motion)](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/08/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 motion is the important - [Tips to Prevent Lyme Disease](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/07/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 currently have - [A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 4](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/07/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 a bucket of balls the day - [Why You Need a Strong Core!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/06/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 - [A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 3](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/06/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 not easy being a patient, going - [Natural Relief from Springtime Allergies](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/05/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. I have found great - [A Split Second & the Road to Recovery, Part 2](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/05/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 knee was shaved, the anesthesiologist introduced himself - [Regular Chiropractic Treatments Boost your Immune System - Part 2](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/04/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 daily basis; minimize stress whenever possible; exercise - [A Split Second & the Road to Recovery](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/04/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, was thrown - [Boost Your Immune System with Exercise!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/02/boost-your-immune-system-with-exercise/) - This past month I have had a lot of patients come in with either the flu, or a really nasty cold. We are all exposed to bacteria and viruses on a daily basis, and the best way to fight these off and stay healthy is with a strong immune system. Since we can not completely - [Are Cell Phones Safe? Not for Sperm!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/02/are-cell-phones-safe-not-for-sperm/) - Until now the evidence has been inconclusive on the short and long term safety of using cell phones. A recent study entitled, “Habits of cell phone usage and sperm quality – does it warrant attention?” was published in Reproductive Biomedicine Online. This study found that men who frequently talk more than 1 hour a day - [The Broncos Secret Weapon...ART?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/01/the-broncos-secret-weapon-art/) - Let me start off by saying that I am a Patriots fan and am as bummed as everyone else in New England that they are not in the Super Bowl. There have been a ton of articles written about the AFC Playoff game and a lot of Monday Quarterbacking. Here’s information that has not gotten - [10 Tips to Prevent Running Injuries](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/01/10-tips-to-prevent-running-injuries/) - Last month I wrote about Cross Country skiing as a way to “Embrace Winter”, but as I write this Blog we are in the middle of a “winter thaw”. Several 50 degree days and not much snow anywhere nearby makes running much more inviting. So this month I thought I would write about how to - [This Year Embrace Winter- with Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/01/this-year-embrace-winter-with-nordic-skiing-snowshoeing/) - Welcome to winter, with its short days and long cold nights. As I write this there is no snow any where near us in Metro West Boston, but as we all know… it is on the way. As with everything in life, we can think positively or negatively about it. Take winter for instance; ever - [Resolutions versus Goals](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2016/01/resolutions-versus-goals/) - This time of year resolutions abound. Whether it is to lose weight, exercise more, eat better, write that book, make more, save more, meditate daily or spend more time with friends or family, we become inspired to better ourselves on many aspects of our lives. January is the time that Health Club memberships soar and - [Keeping the “Dead” Moving!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/11/keeping-the-dead-moving/) - Literally! Yes, I had the pleasure of providing backstage care for The Grateful Dead at the DCU Center on November 10. After 50 years of performing, 2+ hour shows a night on tour, The Grateful Dead are still performing and going strong. They are touring again as “Dead & Company”. Three of the original members - [The Health Benefits of Being Thankful](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/11/the-health-benefits-of-being-thankful/) - I am writing this month’s Blog two days after Thanksgiving- that time of year where many people begin thinking about everything they have to be thankful for. Although it’s nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year could have tremendous benefits on your quality of life. I am intrigued by the - [The Benefits of Strength Training](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/11/the-benefits-of-strength-training/) - Fall is a great time to move some of your workouts indoors, and if you are not currently doing strength training it is a great time to start. In this Blog I would like to highlight some of the Benefits of Strength Training. Strength training helps decrease body fat.Strength training will help to increase your - [Happy 86th Birthday Rich Busa!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/11/happy-86th-birthday-rich-busa/) - Happy Birthday 86th Rich Busa and many more! You are an inspiration to all that know you. You are also our role model for active living! For those who don’t know Rich, he still runs train marathons (and wins them). Rich has an infectious enthusiasm which lightens up any room he is in. With all - [Prolonged Sitting is Hazardous to Your Health!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/10/prolonged-sitting-is-hazardous-to-your-health/) - Recent research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, including obesity and “metabolic syndrome” — which is a combination of several conditions that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and excess body fat around the waist. Too much sitting is also linked to an increased - [Rake Safe](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/10/rake-safe/) - With the warm September we had the leaves are staying green and hanging on longer than usual, but we all know that will change sooner or later. In the next few weeks the leaves will be falling and you’ll be pulling out your sweaters. Before you know it the leaves will start piling up and - [Are You Toxic?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/09/are-you-toxic/) - Toxins are everywhere; we can’t avoid them even if we try. Hidden toxins are everywhere, in the foods we eat and the air we breathe every day. The foods we eat and liquids we drink are an easy way to clean up our toxin ingestion. Our body naturally removes toxins to some extent, but those - [Why Suffer with Low Back Pain?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/08/why-suffer-with-low-back-pain/) - I hope you have already read “A Second Chance in Life” (below in body of this blog). It is truly a remarkable testimonial and the doctors at Performance Health Center are overjoyed at Patsy’s remarkable recovery after using crutches for so many years. As remarkable as Patsy’s response was to chiropractic are, on a daily - [Got Muscle Cramps?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/08/got-muscle-cramps/) - Summer heat and humidity are now at their peak, and with that I have recently had many patients ask me what they should do to prevent muscle cramping to occur. First of all it helps to know what is causing these cramps to occur. Causes: Muscle cramps can be caused by many things. 1). Electrolyte - [5 Dangerous Words](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/07/5-dangerous-words/) - “Maybe it will go away”. I hear these words almost every day I am in the office working with my patients as it relates to the pain syndrome(s) that brought them to seek my services. There is usually a time frame around these words. Some people wait a week, some a month and at times - [Got Back Pain…?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/07/got-back-pain/) - Having recently “tweaked” my own back this weekend while helping a friend move some furniture, I was reminded how easy it is to strain your back even with the best intentions of using good ergonomics etc… This had me thinking that this would be a good time to write about some basic facts and myths - [What is Good Posture, and Why is it so Important?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/06/what-is-good-posture-and-why-is-it-so-important/) - Posture ranks right up at the top of the list when you are talking about good health. It is as important as eating right, exercising, and getting a good night's sleep. Posture refers to the body's alignment and positioning with respect to the ever-present force of gravity. Whether we are standing, sitting or lying down - [Exercise- More Really is Better!!!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/06/exercise-more-really-is-better/) - Who doesn’t know it is important to exercise regularly? The most current guidelines from both government and reputable health organizations is that we should all participate in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week to build and maintain our health and fitness. In April, 2015, 2 new studies were published in the - [Does Ice Delay Healing? Where and When Should You Use Ice?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/04/does-ice-delay-healing-where-and-when-should-you-use-ice/) - The author Dr. Gabe Mirkin of one of my favorite books, Sportsmedicine, recently posted information on his website about some recent research that indicates that there are times when ice actually delays the healing process. This is the Dr. Mirkin who is the Physician that coined the term “R.I.C.E.” in 1978, which stands for Rest; - [Your Mother Was Wrong( and So Was I)](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/04/your-mother-was-wrong-and-so-was-i/) - How many times growing up were you told not to crack your knuckles because it causes arthritis? That is not correct. Studies have shown that people who crack their knuckles statistically have less arthritis than those that don’t. Chances are your mom told you that because the sound was driving her crazy, or because that - [Spring Cycling Safety Tips](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/04/spring-cycling-safety-tips/) - After a really long cold and snowy winter, cyclists are chomping at the bit to get back out on the road. Along with the long cold and snowy winter comes lots and lots of potholes, and some of these are ginormous! Keep in mind these safety tips when venturing back out onto your local roads. - [But I Thought I Had a Healthy Spine...](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/04/but-i-thought-i-had-a-healthy-spine/) - Last month I met a new patient, an active 55 year old man (like me). For 3 months he was experiencing electric like pains in his left leg from just below his knee to the ankle. The electric sensation was random, but happened more frequently when he sat or was sedentary. Otherwise he said he - [Lessons From February](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/03/lessons-from-february/) - February is behind us and hopefully that means the piles of snow and record cold will soon be too. We’ve seen the stresses snow and ice has put on our bodies and our homes. Our office phone has been ringing from our hurting patients who either didn’t read our multiple Shoveling Alert Emails or couldn’t - [Have You Been Cupped?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/03/have-you-been-cupped/) - Massage Cupping is a type of therapy that uses glass or plastic cups and a vacuum pistol to create suction on the body’s surface being treated. Massage oil or cream is used to bond the suction and create a smooth glide on skin. This technique is used to lift and stretch soft tissue. It promotes - [New Rules for Cholesterol Consumption](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/03/new-guidelines-for-cholesterol-c/) - On February 10, 2015 The Washington Post published a headline that got a good amount of attention: "The U.S. government is poised to withdraw longstanding warnings about cholesterol." Every five years, the Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Department of Agriculture, issues "Dietary Guidelines for Americans," a federal publication that has far-reaching - [To Sit or Stand? What Desk is Best?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/02/to-sit-or-stand-what-desk-is-best/) - You read daily how bad sitting is for you, especially in front of a computer all day. It’s true, sitting is the new smoking. There are many ergonomics, or positioning, considerations that can decrease the physical stress on your body, but the truth is we were not meant to sit all day. Life is motion. - [So You Have Got the Flu, Now What? - Some Tips for You](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2015/02/so-you-have-got-the-flu-now-what-some-tips-for-you/) - January and February are peak flu season. My PCP just called me with my Flu culture results…. Bummer I have the flu, now what? What do you do after you come down with the flu? Rest, Rest, Rest! Stay home from school or work- the flu is a highly contagious virus, and your co-workers and/ - [Do I Need an Adjustment?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/12/do-i-need-an-adjustment/) - Several patients asked me the same question in December. How can I know if I need a chiropractic adjustment? This is an excellent question. There can be several answers based on your philosophy of health. Are you healthy if you are not in pain, or are you pro-active with your health and follow the World - [One Minute A Day To Better Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/12/one-minute-a-day-to-better-health/) - Last January I wrote a Blog about New Year’s Resolutions: https://www.performancehealthcenter.com/make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick/ Well, this year I found a recent study that may help us “stick” with one of the most commonly started and “dropped” resolutions… and that is to start and continue exercising on a regular basis. In August I wrote a Blog about a Research - [Why Use Your Knees When You Bend?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/12/why-use-your-knees-when-you-bend/) - You’ve been told for years to bend from your knees when picking things up from the floor, but no one ever told you why. Being told to do something without being told why never works. In order to change habits you first need to understand the short and long term benefits for change, or detriments - [Your Risk of Dehydration Increases in Winter](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/11/your-risk-of-dehydration-increases-in-winter/) - Hypothermia and Frostbite are not the only health hazards associated with the cold temperatures of winter. Recent cold weather studies at the University of New Hampshire showed an increased risk for dehydration over the cold winter months, a condition more commonly associated with the hot summer weather. Thirst Response is Diminished and Urine Production is - [Do I need more Vitamin D?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/11/do-i-need-more-vitamin-d/) - With the days getting shorter and the temperature getting colder, this is the time of year when you might think about increasing your intake of Vitamin D. Why this time of year? Because our bodies actually manufacture Vitamin D (known as the sunshine vitamin) in response to skin being exposed to sunlight, so a decrease - [FALL: Time for a Change](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/10/fall-time-for-a-change/) - The recent changing color of the leaves and the drop in temperature reminds us, fall is here, and it is a great time to change some things in your usual weekly and daily routine. For exercisers- the days are getting shorter and the temperature colder, and with that a change makes sense. Many cyclists switch - [Oregon’s M.D. Governor Understands Chiropractic](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/10/oregons-m-d-governor-understands-chiropractic/) - For over 2 decades, the effectiveness, the cost-effectiveness and the safety of chiropractic care has been well known and has been recommended multiple times as a solution to our out-of- control health care costs. One of the first groundbreaking reports was published in1993, and funded by the Ministry of Health in Ontario, Canada. , It - [Health Secrets of a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/09/health-secrets-of-a-rock-and-roll-hall-of-famer/) - Touring for 40+ years, the band Kiss is the poster band for Rock and Roll. How do they do it? How do any of the legendary musicians do it? Watching Kiss, or Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, or Bill Joel perform for 2+ hour concerts doesn't happen without preparation. I've learned - [Cooler Sleeping Environment Has Added Health Benefits](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/08/cooler-sleeping-environment-has-added-health-benefits/) - With the cooler weather approaching, it will become easier to “cool” your sleeping environment, and recent research shows there are added benefits to sleeping in a cool environment besides more restful sleep. Researchers recently published a study in June issue of Diabetes: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24954193 This study looked at the physiological effects on the human body when - [MyMigraine- An App to Uncover Your Migraine Triggers](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/08/mymigraine-an-app-to-uncover-your-migraine-triggers/) - Guest Blog: A NEW Migraine App People make choices. Some people get frustrated; others get fascinated when faced with challenges. Below is our first ever guest Blog from a soon to be college freshman. There are many triggers for Migraines headaches. So for many years Wyatt avoided as many of the known triggers as - [What do Pro Golf and Tennis have in Common?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/08/what-do-pro-golf-and-tennis-have-in-common/) - The best athletes in these sports depend on Kinesio® Tape to optimize performance, quicken recovery and compete when injured. In July there were 2 Opens in England. The British Open (golf) and Wimbledon (tennis). The winners of each, Rory McIlroy and Novak Djokovic, respectively, have used Kinesio® Tape when needed. So what is this colorful tape - [New Research: Add 3 Years to You Life by Running Only 5 Minutes a Day](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/08/new-research-add-3-years-to-you-life-by-running-only-5-minutes-a-day/) - The latest research published Monday July 28, 2014 in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, concluded that running even 5 to 10 minutes a day is associated with significantly reduced risks of death from all causes including cardiovascular disease. This study may motivate healthy but sedentary people to begin and continue exercising for 5 -10 - [The Secret Weapon of the 2014 Boston Marathon Winner](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/07/the-secret-weapon-of-the-2014-boston-marathon-winner/) - Meb Keflezighi was the 1st American to win the Boston Marathon in 21 years. Yes, he trained hard and is an amazing athlete. Meb also relies on his chiropractor to keep him in optimum shape. This is what Meb said about his San Diego, CA, based chiropractor “As an elite athlete, recovery and therapy is - [Do You Have “Text Neck”?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/07/do-you-have-text-neck/) - If you spend long periods of time texting each day, this method of communication might end up creating a literal “pain in the neck”. We now have a term for this ailment caused by tilting our heads forward and down while typing text messages: “Text Neck”. Think of the millions of people who are right - [“Tune up” Your Body for Better Bicycling](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/06/tune-up-your-body-for-better-bicycling/) - Now that the warmer weather and longer days are here – we will begin to see more and more cyclists out on the roads and trails. If you happen to be one of those cyclists, chances are you have already had your bicycle in for a spring “tune-up”. It amazes me to see cyclists of - [How Did This Happen to Me?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/06/how-did-this-happen-to-me/) - In May I was working backstage at the House of Blues. The band’s lead guitarist told me he had right- sided low back pain for years which was getting worse. Every time he bent backwards the pain got worse. I did a quick assessment and determined that he had “facet syndrome” at the right lumbosacral - [CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOU!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/04/chocolate-is-good-for-you/) - I am happy to note that there is ever increasing research that indicates that chocolate is good for you. I recently read several articles that explain how and why this is true. I have underlined some of the biggest benefits that chocolate and specifically cocoa provides. You can jump straight to the articles posted at - [Is Gardening Exercise?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/04/is-gardening-exercise/) - It’s starting to happen. We’ve had a few nice spring days, people have been getting out in their gardens and as a result the phone has been ringing with people who have hurt themselves. After they tell me what hurts and that it began either during or soon after gardening, I ask them a few - [Will You Be Skiing “Goat” When You Are 75?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/03/will-you-be-skiing-goat-when-you-are-75/) - Earlier this month I was Spring skiing at Stowe. As I was getting on the lift, an older skier got on next to me. Once we lowered the safety gate he turned to me and asked, “Have you skied Goat yet?” (Goat is the most challenging trail at Stowe, if not all of New England). - [Attack Your Pain, Don’t Accept It!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/03/attack-your-pain-dont-accept-it/) - I recently read a very interesting article in the New York Times titled: The Perils of Toughing It Out, by Jane E. Brody. Here are some of my thoughts and some sections of her article: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/03/the-perils-of-toughing-it-out/ Many older adults believe that pain is a “natural part of aging” In truth, pain is not a normal - [You Can Live an Active Life with Arthritis- Just like Rich Busa!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/03/you-can-live-an-active-life-with-arthritis-just-like-rich-busa/) - On Saturday, March 1, one of our most inspirational patients was featured on the front page of the Metro section of the Boston Globe (Read Article). Rich Busa, is 84 years young, still runs trial marathons and is planning on winning the US National Snow Show Championship for the 9th year in a row this - [EGGS -A Healthy Addition to Your Diet](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/03/eggs-a-healthy-addition-to-your-diet/) - Since our job is to help our patients become healthier overall, I thought I could help “bust” the myth that eggs are bad for you. I would like to share a few articles that help support the health benefits of eating eggs. The first article was written by Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Nutrition Coach - [Ice or Heat?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/02/ice-or-heat/) - “I’m just getting old.” This is a statement I hear every day from new patients, as they present for various pain syndromes. Most of these patients are younger than me, and I let them know that their not old, since I’m not old! If their chief complaint is shoulder pain, I’ll remind them that their - [The life-changing benefits of exercise](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/02/the-life-changing-benefits-of-exercise/) - Last month I wrote about how to “Make Your Resolutions Stick”, and if your new year’s resolution was to start exercising, this month’s blog will give you even more reasons to “Stick to it!” Exercise is not just about cardiovascular fitness and toned muscles. Sure, exercise can improve your health, trim your waistline, tone your - [Walk or Run?](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/01/walk-or-run/) - Life is Motion. A key to good health is to be active on a daily basis. Walking and running are easy to do, need minimal equipment and can be done almost anywhere. But which is better for you? The answer is, “it depends”. It depends on your fitness level and your overall health. It also - [Make Your New Year’s Resolutions “Stick”](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2014/01/make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick/) - Every January 1st, millions of Americans create one or even several “New Year’s Resolutions”, however statistics indicate that more than half of these are abandoned by mid February. Author and clinical psychologist John Duffy Ph.D says “Most of us have a natural bent toward self-improvement, and the beginning of the year offers a fresh start - [How to Avoid 28.5% of Low Back Surgeries](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/12/how-to-avoid-28-5-of-low-back-surgeries/) - Quick Answer: See a chiropractor before a surgeon! That’s right, a new study published in the Journal Spine comes to this conclusion. This new research noted the surgery rates within 3 years of having a work-related back injury. In a sample of 1,885 injured workers 174, or 9.2%, had back surgery within 3 years. 42.7% - [The Effect of Exercise and Light on Mood](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/12/the-effect-of-exercise-and-light-on-mood/) - I was recently reading a study by the University of Helsinki, Department of Psychiatry, on The Effect of Exercise and Light on Mood, and I wanted to share some of their findings here in this Blog. The aim of the study was to compare the effect physical exercise and bright light has on mood in - [Root, Root, Root For the Home Team](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/11/root-root-root-for-the-home-team/) - I am always perplexed at how emotional fans can get over their home teams (myself included). Don’t get me wrong, I do know that there are a lot of people that do not even like the team in the area where they live. First of all, what is your “Home Team”? Is it from where - [What to Do Before Resorting to Back Surgery](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/11/what-to-do-before-resorting-to-back-surgery/) - Chiropractic first, medicine second and surgery third is a mantra I have used for almost 30 years as it relates to spinal pain. Not all medical physician’s follow this approach. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (10/28/13) questions the rate and efficacy of low back surgery in the US. The rate of spinal - [Chiropractic Care in Collaboration with Standard Medical Care a Winning Combination](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/06/chiropractic-care-in-collaboration-with-standard-medical-care-a-winning-combination/) - A peer reviewed study from the SPINE Journal, published 4/15/13, compared standard medical care (SMC) with and without collaboration with Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT). They compared the outcome of treatment of Acute Low Back Pain in 18-35 year olds. One group only received SMC. The other group had SMC plus CMT. At the end of - [Good Posture Is a Key to Healthy Aging](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/05/good-posture-is-a-key-to-healthy-aging/) - A new study from the Journals of Gerontology, January 2012 demonstrated a direct correlation between posture and future disability. The authors looked at over 800 people over the age of 65, and found that the only postural measurement that could determine future disability was an increase of the trunk angle of inclination. People with a - [Returning to “Regular Life” after injury or illness.](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/04/returning-to-regular-life-after-injury-or-illness/) - Returning to “Regular Life” after injury or illness. By Thomas C. Ball M.S., D.C. We have all suffered from some sort of injury or illness at some point in our lives which may have disrupted our normal daily living. How quickly we are able to return to “normal” depends on several factors. How severe - [Snow Shoveling Tips](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/02/snow-shoveling-tips-for-blizzard-nemo/) - Snow Shoveling Tips: 1-Stretch/Warm-up Shoveling is physically demanding on your body; stretch gently before to warm up your muscles and joint to prepare them for activity. Stretch again when you finish to cool down your muscles. 2-Dress in layers You will heat up as you shovel. Dress in layers so that you can remove them. - [Performance Health Center Featured In Natick Little League Video](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2013/01/performance-health-center-featured-in-natick-little-league-video/) - Watch the latest video from the Natick Little League featuring Performance Health Center! Natick Little League - [Happy 83rd Birthday Rich Busa!!!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/10/happy-83rd-birthday-rich-busa/) - Performance Health Center wishes Rich Busa a Happy 83rd Birthday!! Rich is an inspiration to all that know him. He doesn't slow down and plans to do another Trail Marathon this coming weekend. Rich has a personal goal of completing another 2 Vermont 100 Mile Trail Run so that he can get a 1000 Miler - [Always Wear A Helmet!](https://performancehealthcenter.com/2012/10/always-wear-a-helmet/) - ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!!! I feel incredibly fortunate at the overall outcome from my recent crash at the Charles River Wheelmen Century (100 mile bike ride) this past Sunday. I met Brett Rutledge in Littleton for a beautiful fall century that traveled the back roads of New Hampshire. 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The importance of healing arts has become universally recognized. Massage Therapy is a - [Chiropractic](https://performancehealthcenter.com/chiropractic/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Chiropractic” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal - [Custom Orthotics](https://performancehealthcenter.com/orthotics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Custom Orthotics” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/orthotics2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Orthotics are also called “spinal pelvic stabilizers” because that’s what they do— help stabilize the spine and pelvic area by balancing the feet. 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To arrange performance health care at your event, please contact Dr. Weiss directly at - [Dr. Thomas Ball](https://performancehealthcenter.com/dr-thomas-ball/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Dr. Thomas Ball” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||70px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Thomas-Ball-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Thomas Ball” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dr.-Ball-action1.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Dr. Thomas Ball [/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Dr. Thomas Ball grew up in upstate New York as the - [Media](https://performancehealthcenter.com/media/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Media” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding=”30px||50px||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Dr. Bradley Weiss](https://performancehealthcenter.com/dr-bradley-weiss/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Dr. Bradley Weiss” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ custom_padding=”||37px|||”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_image src=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Brad-Weiss-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Brad Weiss” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2018-May-Cutler-PHC.jpg” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Dr. Brad Weiss has maintained a lifelong commitment to healthcare since childhood, inspired by his pediatrician. As an active eight-year-old, he first experienced the benefits - [First Visit](https://performancehealthcenter.com/first-visit/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Preparing for Your First Visit” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ custom_padding=”||50px”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] The purpose of your initial exam is to determine if we can help you. If we can help, we will tell you, if not, we will tell you that as well and we will - [Bernadette Lehmann, LMT](https://performancehealthcenter.com/bernadette-lehmann-lmt/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Bernadette Lehmann, Massage Therapist” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″ custom_padding=”||70px”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_image src=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bernadette-Lehmann-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Bernadette Lehmann” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] Bernadette Lehmann has been a practicing massage therapist at Performance Health Center, (formerly Chiropractic Healthcare), since 1989. She graduated from the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, MA, with 1400 hours - [In The News](https://performancehealthcenter.com/in-the-news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”In The News” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Performance Health Center’s doctors have been published and quoted in the news and in on-line reviews several times in the past few years. Read all about it… Performance Health Center Uses Active Release Techniques® Patch, July - [Kinesio® Taping](https://performancehealthcenter.com/kinesio-taping/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Kinesio® Taping” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ custom_padding=”||50px” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_image src=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/taping-sports.jpg” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.25.4″] The Kinesio® Taping Method has taken the Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine world by storm. This amazing taping method was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase over 25 years ago in Japan. Since then, this - [Active Release Techniques](https://performancehealthcenter.com/active-release-techniques/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Active Release Techniques (ART)” _builder_version=”3.25.4″ title_font=”|600|||||||” background_image=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-925164076.jpg” background_layout=”light”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25.4″ column_structure=”1_3,2_3″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_image src=”https://performancehealthcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/active-release-techniques-certified-provider.gif” _builder_version=”3.25.4″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25.4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.25.4″] What is Active Release Technniques? 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[Yoga](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/yoga/) - [Are You Eating Too Much Protein](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/are-you-eating-too-much-protein/) - [Protein](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/protein/) - [Active Release Techiques](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/active-release-techiques/) - [Low Back Pain in Children](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/low-back-pain-in-children/) - [Bioelectric Medicine](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/bioelectric-medicine/) - [Electroceuticals](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/electroceuticals/) - [The Future of Health Care](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/the-future-of-health-care/) - [The Benefits of Yoga](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/the-benefits-of-yoga/) - [Fight or Fight](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/fight-or-fight/) - [Nervous System](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/nervous-system/) - [Parasympathetic Nervous System](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/parasympathetic-nervous-system/) - [Rest and Relax](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/rest-and-relax/) - [Sympathetic Nervous System](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sympathetic-nervous-system/) - [Central Nervous System](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/central-nervous-system/) - [Positive Attitude](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/positive-attitude/) - [The power of the mind](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/the-power-of-the-mind/) - [Consussion](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/consussion/) - [Post-Concussion Syndrome](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/post-concussion-syndrome/) - [Rectus Capitus Posterior Minor](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/rectus-capitus-posterior-minor/) - [Suboccipital Muscles](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/suboccipital-muscles/) - [Postural Restoration](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/postural-restoration/) - [AHCPR Low Back Guidelines](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/ahcpr-low-back-guidelines/) - [JAMA](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/jama/) - 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[Multitasking is Bad For Your Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/multitasking-is-bad-for-your-health/) - [Apple Picking](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/apple-picking/) - [Apples](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/apples/) - [Metrowest Bostson](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/metrowest-bostson/) - [Stages of Injury and Recovery](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/stages-of-injury-and-recovery/) - [Humidifiers](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/humidifiers/) - [Humidity](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/humidity/) - [Copenhagen City Heart Study](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/copenhagen-city-heart-study/) - [Longevity](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/longevity/) - [Active Sitting](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/active-sitting/) - [Ariel Chair](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/ariel-chair/) - [QOR360](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/qor360/) - [Sitting is the new smoking](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sitting-is-the-new-smoking/) - [Left Brain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/left-brain/) - [Perform](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/perform/) - [Right Brain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/right-brain/) - [Chiropractic health care](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/chiropractic-health-care/) - [Spring into Spring](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/spring-into-spring/) - [Spring Tune Up](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/spring-tune-up/) - [Spring Time](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/spring-time/) - [Ticks](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/ticks/) - [Chiari Malformation](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/chiari-malformation/) - [differential diagnosis](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/differential-diagnosis/) - [Dr. El](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-el/) - [Dr. Leslie El-Turkmani](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-leslie-el-turkmani/) - [New York Chiropractic College](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/new-york-chiropractic-college/) - [severe pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/severe-pain/) - [Skin Cancer](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/skin-cancer/) - [Sun Burns](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sun-burns/) - [UV Exposure](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/uv-exposure/) - [UVA](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/uva/) - [UVB](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/uvb/) - [Dr. El-Turkmani](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-el-turkmani/) - [Gardening Health Tips](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/gardening-health-tips/) - [Gardening Injury Prevention](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/gardening-injury-prevention/) - [Spring Gardening](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/spring-gardening/) - [Musculoskeletal Pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/musculoskeletal-pain/) - [Opioid](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/opioid/) - [Opioid Addiction](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/opioid-addiction/) - [Pain Relief](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/pain-relief/) - 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[Tour de France](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/tour-de-france/) - [Anit-Inflammation](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/anit-inflammation/) - [Anti-Inflammatory foods](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/anti-inflammatory-foods/) - [Dr. Kevin Zegel](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-kevin-zegel/) - [Boost Your Immune System](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/boost-your-immune-system/) - [Nutrition for your Immune System](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/nutrition-for-your-immune-system/) - [Bike Safe](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/bike-safe/) - [Work From Home](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/work-from-home/) - [Remote Work](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/remote-work/) - [Ergonomic Guide](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/ergonomic-guide/) - [Pain-Relief](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/pain-relief-2/) - [Exercise for brain health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/exercise-for-brain-health/) - [neurogenesis](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/neurogenesis/) - [Sititng](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sititng/) - [Sedentary](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sedentary/) - [World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/world-health-organization-2020-guidelines-on-physical-activity-and-sedentary-behaviour/) - [American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/american-heart-association-recommendations-for-physical-activity-in-adults-and-kids/) - [Stress](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/stress/) - [Slow down](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/slow-down/) - [autonomic nervous system](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/autonomic-nervous-system/) - [Patriot Half Ironman](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/patriot-half-ironman/) - [Karma Endurance](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/karma-endurance/) - [Sore + Tired](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sore-tired/) - [Epson Bath](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/epson-bath/) - [muscle spasm](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/muscle-spasm/) - [Essential Fatty Acids](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/essential-fatty-acids/) - [Omega-3](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/omega-3/) - [Omega-6](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/omega-6/) - [Fish Oil](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/fish-oil/) - [exercise to stay healthy](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/exercise-to-stay-healthy/) - [abdominal aneurysm](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/abdominal-aneurysm/) - [spondylolethesis](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/spondylolethesis/) - [Dr. Gelphi](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-gelphi/) - [Dr. Ghelfi](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-ghelfi/) - [Evidence Based Stress Reduction](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/evidence-based-stress-reduction/) - [Breathing](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/breathing/) - [Dr. Annette Ghelfi](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-annette-ghelfi/) - [Laughter](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/laughter/) - [Ice vs. Heat](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/ice-vs-heat/) - [moist heat](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/moist-heat/) - [pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/pain/) - [NSAIDs](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/nsaids/) - [chronic low back pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/chronic-low-back-pain/) - [acute low back pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/acute-low-back-pain/) - [inflavonoid](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/inflavonoid/) - [SPM](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/spm/) - [CBD cream](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/cbd-cream/) - [Biofreeze](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/biofreeze/) - [Sore+Tired](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/soretired/) - [Boost Natural Immunity](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/boost-natural-immunity/) - [Laugh](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/laugh/) - [perimenopause](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/perimenopause/) - [menopause](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/menopause/) - [estrovera](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/estrovera/) - [Siberian Rhubarb](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/siberian-rhubarb/) - [Scalene muscle](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/scalene-muscle/) - [brachial plexus](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/brachial-plexus/) - [Sweet Potatoes](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sweet-potatoes/) - [multivitamin](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/multivitamin/) - [Allergy](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/allergy/) - [Cold](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/cold/) - [Metabenics](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/metabenics/) - [UltraInflamX Plus 360°](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/ultrainflamx-plus-360/) - [GI symptoms](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/gi-symptoms/) - [Crohn's](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/crohns/) - [Ulcerative Colitis](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/ulcerative-colitis/) - [Sea to Summit](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sea-to-summit/) - [acitive release techniques](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/acitive-release-techniques/) - [soft tissue](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/soft-tissue/) - [adhesions](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/adhesions/) - [scar tissue](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/scar-tissue/) - [CPPD](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/cppd/) - [Chiropractic Care](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/chiropractic-care/) - [The Good Life](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/the-good-life/) - [Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/health/) - [Aging](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/aging/) - [Facet Syndrome](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/facet-syndrome/) - [Inflammatory Foods](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/inflammatory-foods/) - [inflavanoid](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/inflavanoid/) - [Golf](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/golf/) - [Golf Equipment](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/golf-equipment/) - [I'm getting old](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/im-getting-old/) - [Walk Backwards](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/walk-backwards/) - [arthritis](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/arthritis/) - [joint health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/joint-health/) - [autumn](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/autumn/) - [Hand Tingling](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/hand-tingling/) - [Hand numbness](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/hand-numbness/) - [Tennis Elbow](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/tennis-elbow/) - [Golfers Elbow](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/golfers-elbow/) - [nerve entrapment](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/nerve-entrapment/) - [Cold or Allergy](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/cold-or-allergy/) - [The Cause of Pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/the-cause-of-pain/) - [IT Band](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/it-band/) - [ARthirits](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/arthirits/) - [Spinal arthritis](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/spinal-arthritis/) - [Degenerative Joint Disease](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/degenerative-joint-disease/) - [Disc Degeneration](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/disc-degeneration/) - [MRI](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/mri/) - [X-ray](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/x-ray/) - [Relieve Stress](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/relieve-stress/) - [SIBO](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sibo/) - [IBS](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/ibs/) - [Irritable Bowel Syndrome](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/irritable-bowel-syndrome/) - [GI](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/gi/) - [Dr. Jay Atwi](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-jay-atwi/) - [Telomere](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/telomere/) - [Movement for Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/movement-for-health/) - [Cobra](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/cobra/) - [Bridge](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/bridge/) - [Cat-Cow](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/cat-cow/) - [Spine](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/spine/) - [Sleep](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/sleep/) - [Heart Health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/heart-health/) - [Energy](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/energy/) - [cat cow](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/cat-cow-2/) - [birddog](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/birddog/) - [Knee](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/knee/) - [medial knee pain](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/medial-knee-pain/) - [flat feet](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/flat-feet/) - [pronation](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/pronation/) - [orthotics](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/orthotics/) - [mental health](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/mental-health/) - [Collagen](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/collagen/) - [Peptides](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/peptides/) - [Metagenics StayStrong+ 4-in-1 Collagen Whole Body Chews](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/metagenics-staystrong-4-in-1-collagen-whole-body-chews/) - [Dr. Jay Atiw](https://performancehealthcenter.com/tag/dr-jay-atiw/)