Fitness & Wellness
Protect Yourself During Fall Cleanup
Fall is here in Buffalo, bringing crisp air, pumpkin spice, and a yard full of leaves! As we hurry to finish yard work before winter hits, tasks like raking, lifting, and hauling can take a toll on our bodies -- especially the low back, shoulders, and hips. If fall...
Struggle Standing Up From Kneeling? Try This.
You knelt to spread mulch or to pluck a pesky weed from the flowerbed and are now struggling to stand up from kneeling. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Don’t give up on activities you love. Try this simple hack for standing up from kneeling.Standing From...
Benefits and Drawbacks of Cortisone Injections
It is easy to take for granted the ability to move and function without pain. When we experience pain, our first thoughts are, “How can I make this go away and FAST?” This is what leads many of my patient’s to the question, “Well, can’t I just get an injection and get...
Try These Low-Impact Exercises
Want to start or get back into a fitness routine, but not sure where to start? Low-impact exercise can be your best friend on this journey! In this blog, we’ll explore why low-impact exercise is crucial and we’ll guide you through two effective low-impact exercises to...
How Do Injuries Occur?
There are many terms doctors, therapists, and patients use to describe an injury. You may have heard of a pulled muscle, a contusion, struggled with a sprained this or strained that. All of these terms can be a bit confusing if not explained properly. If you’re...
How to Prevent Gardening Injuries
Are sore knees, a sore back, or other common gardening and yard work injuries slowing you down? As you work hard to prepare your lawn or garden, make sure you’re lifting and bending correctly. Protect your knees and back with this proper lifting technique. Prevent...