It’s completely natural to have some pre-surgery jitters. In fact, most people would be lying if they said they didn’t. Whether this is your first surgery, or you’re just simply worried about the possible complications at hand, there are many ways you can get past the nerves to feel fully prepared for your surgery. Here… Continue reading 5 Ways to Ease Your Pre-Surgery Nerves

Can you feel it? The nice weather is almost here! More and more, the days are getting warmer and more enjoyable, and it might be leaving you with the ich to enjoy the great outdoors! To fully take advantage of the summer weather ahead, while keeping your back health in mind — here are 5… Continue reading The Outdoor Activities That Can Strengthen Your Back

As we hit middle age and our pace starts to slow down, people often reminisce about their youth, when getting around the town wasn’t so difficult. Remember when we could run for miles, regardless of the weather conditions? Gardening down on our hands and knees was something we could do from dusk until dawn! While… Continue reading Mobility Issues: The Two Questions You Need to Ask Yourself

On April 17, 2018 a competition created to improve healthy lifestyle habits in the categories of physical, social, and financial well-being will come to a close after 5 years. The competition was originally launched by the Stanford Center of Longevity and was titled “The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge.” It was created to encourage… Continue reading The Center on Longevity Concludes Its Design Challenge!

Have you ever wanted to participate in a new hobby like dancing…only to find yourself with lackluster coordination? Or perhaps you’re recovering from an injury and you’ve lost trust in your body’s stability. Whatever your situation may be, there’s hope. Certain exercises can improve your sense of balance and athleticism, whether you’re in the office… Continue reading How to Safely & Easily Improve Your Sense of Balance

“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan Getting older is inevitable. As we age, the years of sedentary office work and the wear and tear on our bodies can become more and more evident. New pain, muscle loss, increased fat storage, higher blood pressure, and arthritis—all… Continue reading Why Strength Training Still Matters Well Into Your 90s

Rebuilding Trust in Your Body Building muscle is not just a young person’s vanity pastime. Developing lean muscle, even at 60+ years old, is vital to maintaining our independence and stability. We understand the importance of building lean muscle in your golden years—so we wrote a blog with safe, no-impact exercises that’s accessible to nearly… Continue reading Safe Exercises for the Elderly to Build Lean Muscle

Recovering from an orthopedic injury starts with a diet promoting strength and agility. Former athletes may be discouraged by the temporary setback caused by an unforeseen event, but proper nutrition is the first step we can take to help our body heal. Being active and strong doesn’t have to stop with aging. Incorporating the following… Continue reading Foods to Promote Agility & Strength in Middle-Aged Years

Grandchildren are blessings…but looking after them can reveal our need to hit the gym. If our patients feel exhausted before the kids arrive and sore after they leave, a simple and safe exercise plan will provide a much-needed energy boost. We recommend incorporating the following exercises into an active lifestyle. After all, staying balanced decreases… Continue reading How to Be the Grandparent That Can Play With My Grandkids

Every day our legs, knees, and ankles take a beating. Walking, standing and moving throughout the day puts pressure on our joints, but it’s vital that we protect our mobility. Researchers believe that there are two things vital to an elderly person’s quality of life: social relationships and the ability to move painlessly (or at… Continue reading The Key to a Full Life in Old Age