Blog — personal wellness

More often than not, Season’s Greetings can turn into Season’s Eatings….am I right?  If you’ve been working on healthier diet and lifestyle all year long, nothing can undo all that progress faster than the delicious foods that come out during the holiday season. Between the pies at Thanksgiving, the potatoes and treats at Christmas and the beverages on New Year’s, you could spend the beginning of next year working off a few weeks worth of food.  Don’t worry, we’re not telling you to abstain this holiday season! But, there are ways to indulge in deliciousness without going into a sugar...

If you’re suffering from hip pain, you’re not alone. And it doesn’t mean you're old or past your prime. Hip pain is a pretty common issue for people of all ages and activity levels. But while the pain is common, the cause can vary. Hip pain can be caused by a number of things from arthritis to an injury but one of the more common causes doesn’t happen anywhere near the hip.  Pain in the hip can start not in the knees, not in the ankles, but in the feet. If your feet aren’t supporting your body, you can start to...

Hip pain isn't just for older people. Anyone can experience hip pain or bursitis at any time (even though it gets more common as we get older).  Thankfully, with a little effort and the right support  (that's where we come in!) - you can reduce (or even eliminate) hip pain altogether. What Causes Hip Pain There are many reasons why our hips and lower back hurt, including genetics, flat feet, overpronation, and muscle imbalances. What do these all have in common? Excess torque caused by misalignment. (Check out this Quick Guide to Hip Alignment!) When there’s misalignment at the foundation of...

As 2021 approaches (thank goodness!) you might be thinking about the goals you want to set in the new year (or you’re just focused on surviving and that’s ok, too!). If any of the goals you’ve set revolve around fitness, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve always tried to help our readers and customers feel better and do more so if feeling better while you do more is your goal for 2021, we’ve compiled some apps that can help.  To be clear, when we’re talking about working out and getting back in shape, we’re talking in terms of leading...