Since it’s going to be a ‘springtime’ soon, something we hear a lot of people who visit our clinic talk about is wanting to be healthier. But one thing that is holding them back is that they’re either: Not sure where to start or what activity to do Or They think that they have toRead More…
In January, we’re often overloaded with so many weight loss messages, that even the most confident of us can feel under pressure to lose weight… And those of us who may not even need to shed a few pounds, begin to question if they should try to or not. So a lot of us endRead More…
A strong, healthy core is important for our health and posture. When your core is strong and working properly, you will have less back pain, better posture, and will move with more ease and endurance. But how do you know if your core strength is where it needs to be? I can tell you thatRead More…
Recovery = the act or process of becoming healthy, a return to a normal state of health and mind and strength. This is the definition of recovery and should be applied to running maybe more than any other sport or activity. We tend to see a lot of runners who eventually fall prey to the sameRead More…
Getting sick is inevitable. In fact, most adults usually get two to three respiratory infections each year. However, we all have obligations that cannot wait, especially if it’s a newly made New Year’s resolution. It can certainly feel like a huge setback, and more so when it involves a new focus on getting healthier. TheRead More…
Here’s an email I received from one of my patients Peter, 48 y/o, last week: “Trupti, I was wondering if you could help me… As you know I really enjoy running. I run 5-6 times a week with at least one day of rest. Lately my body has been feeling a little lethargic and myRead More…
Got this question asked in my clinic this week that I wanted to share with you (it’s a common question I get asked often on the topic of back pain)… “Trupti, I’m desperate to get back into shape after suffering with a bad back for long time. Can you continue to stay fit and activeRead More…
Let’s be honest, a lot of us spend our workdays cooped up indoors under bright office lights, our eyes fixed on computer screens for hours, drinking copious amounts of coffee or tea, to then return home to bask in the glow of our TV screens… But spending too much time inside isn’t good for you.Read More…
Last year a 63 year-old patient (let’s call her Kay) came to my clinic very discouraged. She said she went to the doctor because of back pain and stiffness and was told she had arthritis. She was distraught as she lives alone, is very active and felt that she was doomed to live in pain.Read More…
Part 2 of this article series we discussed the ways the foot can have a big impact on all the joints above and cause various forms of running injuries. In part 3 below, we will discuss the critical role of the hips and pelvis, and their importance to running without pain and injury. The hip,Read More…
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