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Working Out at Crossfit KOA
With the Crossfit Open upon us, the next few weeks will no doubt see many crossfitters working out and training hard to perform as best they can. Here at Back & Body Pain Relief is no different as our own team are also putting many hours in as well. Our local club, Crossfit KOA is […]
How to Lift Weights Safely
Weight lifting is one of the key activities at most gyms. We see many patients who have injured themselves through improper lifting techniques or lifting while already injured and the activity has worsened their condition. So as a reminder, we thought it would be good to put together a quick checklist of some of the […]
Does Running Fast or Slow Increase Risk of Injury?
Running is one of the most popular sports in the world. It requires minimal start up costs, but of course the more serious you get, the more equipment you need to support your body and feet in your running. Injuries are frequent, especially among those who merely do it as a hobby and don’t follow […]
Be Pro-Active With Your Health this Fall
Fall is almost upon us. The temperatures are finally going to drop. Summer seems to take an age to get here and then an age to move into fall. The temperature drop will come as a relief to some, but for others it can present problems, particularly where pain is concerned. The colder and damp […]
Team Back and Body Competes at the Asbury Park Games
The weekend of the 23rd June, myself and some good friends competed as Team Back and Body in a packed field at the Asbury Park Games. This is in fact the third year of the games and has already become one of the biggest Crossfit events in the northeast. We were up against some pretty […]
Quality of Life vs Quantity of Life in Springfield
The longevity of living a healthy life is very important, since simply living longer does not equate to living better. Did you know that now, one in five people live until the age of 100. Although this may seem like great news, this doesn’t always mean a person is living a healthy life at 100. […]
Does Diet Cause Osteoarthritis?
Does what you eat cause arthritis? Studies have lead to believe that your diet can lead to early onset arthritis. Today, we are going to discuss this in our article. The research from today’s study asks and answers the common question of “does what you eat cause arthritis?” A study conducted in April 2017 focused […]
What is the BMI and How is it Calculated?
BMI (Body Mass Index) is considered a key way to identify how well the average person is in relation to their height and weight. The higher the BMI, the more obese a person is considered and that is normally detrimental to health. But how is it calculated and is it really that important? The study […]
Springfield Doc Asks: Is Salt Really Bad for Your Heart?
Is sodium intake as bad for your heart as it was once thought to be? Traditionally, salt has mostly been considered something to eat in moderation and not go over the top on with food. This study comes from the American Society for Nutrition. It discusses a possible answer to the question: Does reducing salty […]
