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Insurance In Healthcare
Insurance companies say they have our best interest in mind But many of us know that is a lie we are told We pay for our health insurance every month, and many times it is there for an emergency and we don't need or use it But when a time shows up when you are in pain and need to see a physical therapist or get rehab for an injury they want to give you as little benefits as possible How insurance works in the rehab space It is most popular when someone is in pain or...
How Exercise Helps Chronic Pain
Over 70% of Americans are overweight. This implies that most people do not work out. Many people not at all Some people occasionally Few people every day Inactivity and sedentary lifestyles cause muscle mass to atrophy, which means it begins to decrease over time Losing strength causes serious problems, like pain, especially as you get older. When your muscles lose their strength, they also lose their mobility. If you don't use it, you lose it. This now means they can't function properly and do their jobs like they should. If your rotator cuff is weak it won't be...
Top 10 Core Exercises
There are endless ways you can train your core You can isolate it by doing exercises like crunches or leg raises You can also train your core by doing compound lifts like squats and deadlifts This post will cover what your core is made of, how to use it, and my favorite exercises that train the core What is "the core" Your core is made up of 5 main muscles Rectus abdominis (6 pack) Transverse abdominis Internal obliques External obliques Erector spinae Another big neglected muscle group many people ignore that I will always argue...
Your 2025 Fitness Guide
Every year majority of the population decides this will finally be the year they start working out and finally get in shape... Yet majority of people give up on their goals in less than 1 month This guide will teach you how to come up with your fitness goals and what is required to reach them Let 2025 finally be the year you reach your goals AND KEEP THEM. Not just another year of making and breaking promises Step 1: Make a detailed and specific plan What you should include in your plan: How...
How Lifting Weights Can Save Your Life
"We don't age from getting older. We age when we stop moving" There is no pill or shot a doctor can give you that will replace a healthy lifestyle. If you want to be healthy and have a good quality of life, eating clean food and exercising must be part of your daily lifestyle Muscle is the living tissue of longevity But why is lifting weights so beneficial? Weight training lowers your risk for: Diabetes, cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke, ending up in a nursing home, general sickness, COPD, dementia, and so much more The...