Herniated Disc Treatment

AUGUST 12, 2015 BY JOE RUZICH, PT       What is a Herniated Disc? The discs of your back are rubbery cushions between the vertebrate (bones). They allow flexibility in your spine and act as shock absorbers. The discs are like a jelly donut with a jelly...

Concussions

 Updated September 13, 2024 ; written by Joe Ruzich & Caiden McPherson As football season and school sports launch into another season, concussions are frequently a concern for athletes, parents, and coaches. Concussions, and similar head injuries, take only a...

Tips to Prevent Falls

–          Increase Physical Activity/Strengthening:  this will increase strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Examples: walking, water aerobics, tai chi, general leg/arm strength programs. –          Change your footwear: heels and slip on...

21 Anti-inflammatory Foods

 There are many natural alternatives you can try before aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medication. These foods will also simultaneously advance your health with powerful nutrients which will set the stage to help prevent future pain and illness…and they taste...

Massage for Body Maintainance

Preventative maintenance brings to mind changing the oil in your car every 3000 miles or blowing the water out of your sprinkler lines prior to the first freeze, but most people don’t associate that term with their bodies. However, we should apply this term to our...