Time and time again we have heard about the many benefits of aerobic exercise- improving blood flow and circulation, regulating blood pressure, decreasing the stress hormone cortisol, and promoting healthy loading for bones and tissues. But what about the processor of all things- Our brain? Numerous randomized control trials have looked at the effects of
In my last blog we talked about the importance of mental health and self talk on managing pain1. So, here’s a list of resources on how to access mental health care. Let’s destigmatize mental health as it is so important for our emotional and oftentimes physical recovery. Mental health support is so essential for every
It’s post holiday time. You ate more sugar and drank a bit more than usual, your sleep was all over the place, your siblings stressed you out and now…drumroll…your pain is worse! I hope your initial response to this scenario is how you’d talk to a friend- “well, sounds like you had an intense week,
I don’t know about you, but during these past 2 years (or has it been 3?), I have been yearning for more novelty and spontaneity. Life is pretty calculated these days and we have to get a little more creative to find play in the everyday. One of my favorite socially distanced activities involves watching
I thought as it is now 2022 and New Year’s resolutions are a thing for people, it would be fun to chat through my favorite habit forming tips. I just did a google search on 2021’s top new years resolution and it was…drumroll please…exercising more!6 As a physical therapist I deal with this goal of