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Growth There are many things we associate with Springtime; warmer days, blooming flowers, fresh air, the sun feeling so good on your face, and a reminder that summer is on its way. It feels energizing and it's often a time when goals are set or revisited. Much like January 1st, this time of year feels like a good time to reset, clean out, exercise, eat healthy, etc.  This can feel overwhelming if the end goal you desire is far away from where you are in the present. I’ve learned th...

What is Shoulder Impingement Syndrome? Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common condition leading to pain in the shoulder region. Rather than a specific diagnosis, it is collection of signs and symptoms and can involve one or more of several shoulder structures. Due to a fairly narrow space between the top of the long bone of the upper arm (humerus) and the overhanging rim of the shoulder blade, tissues interposed can become compressed. This leads to pain in the front and side of the shoulder,...

The Upside of Diets & Cleanses With formal diets on the downslope and balanced, healthy eating on the rise, a restrictive diet or cleanse can sometimes be a hard sell. As much as I tend to err on the side of balanced, clean eating, I do think there is a time and a place for either of these options. Below are a few benefits I’ve found: 1.) A metabolic “reset.” I wouldn’t go as far as saying you are fully cleansing your system in such a short amount of time, but steer...

April Showers Bring May Flowers  Experiencing pain and injury can bring on gloomy days. It is hard to alter participation in your life. Maybe pain is keeping you from lifting your child, or exercising to maintain your mental and physical health, or sleep, or you just feel distracted because it is pulling your focus. Regardless of how big or small the adjustments to your daily life are, it can be very frustrating. Kind of like a cold rainy day in April when you are feeling very ready for Sp...

Feeling better Have you ever not realized how tired you were until you laid down? How tight you were until you got a massage? How stressed you were until you started crying? Our bodies are remarkably resilient in so many ways - if we are determined to complete a task, we will find a way to do it…regardless of how tired, sore, or stressed we really are. This resiliency can serve us incredibly well in the short term, but eventually, if we push too hard for too long, we can move beyond our...