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The impact of Exercise on the Brain  We hear a lot about the positive effects of exercise on the body. Every major system of the body benefits from exercise, especially the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems. Recently, however, attention has turned to the positive effect of exercise on the brain, which of course is part of the nervous system. This is an exciting and growing area of research. There are many aspects of brain function that have been found to im...

Where there is muscle, there is movement If you look closely enough, our bodies will tell us stories. Every scar, wrinkle, stretch mark, and blemish is a beautiful representation of what we have been through in our lives thus far…but this doesn’t just stop on the surface of our skin. If we go one level deeper, our muscles can tell us everything we need to know about how we move. Many people come to me asking to help them increase the size of specific muscle groups (most notably: s...

Four ways to promote balance in your body (and your workouts) 1.) Begin with a specific mobility sequence. Before asking for strength, we need to ask for function. Carve out 10-20 minutes before your workout to unwind whatever your body has been through prior and remind it how to work in balance and harmony again. This will set your body up to have a better foundation to build strength upon it when you start loading up with resistance. 2.) Hit all the major muscles groups/planes of movement. O...

STAR - Our Story  The story starts with my parents, who met and connected through their love for running, the outdoors, and health. They attended Chiropractic College together in the late 70’s, after my Mom had already earned a Physical Therapy degree. After graduating they had a vision to build a practice addressing a continuum of physical health, combining Physical Therapy, Chiropractic care, and Fitness. In 1982, STAR - Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation was born; and soon after in...

BACK to School – Back to Backpacks   Although there are perhaps more important concerns with our kids returning to school this year, it may be refreshing to be addressing a topic like backpacks! After all, we want our children to be healthy today and into the future. How your kids wear backpacks, and what they put into them, can make a difference in long-term spine health.   The following offer general guidance on proper backpack use: The top of the backpack should not be ...