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Celebrate that Vessel with Physical Fitness
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
These days, many are eager to load up on golden nuggets of wisdom on how to become as healthy as possible. Boosting our immune system and celebrating the grand, miraculous vessel that is the human form is certainly NOT a waste of time and energy.
Celebrate that Vessel with Stretching
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
You managed to squeeze in time to exercise. Bravo! You’re done now, right? Not so fast. So often we often skip the post-workout stretching. But did you know that stretching is JUST as important as the main event? Stretching not only provides an opportunity to cool down,
True Wellness
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Of all that we desire in life, a healthy immune system should be top priority! If nothing else, COVID19 has taught us the importance of physical health in our overall wellness journey. Almost every time we turn on the TV, experts are telling us that the healthiest among us have the best outcomes.
Eating your way to Better Health
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Does my diet have an impact on how I feel? You betcha! A healthy, balanced diet is consistently shown to improve health. If you want to boost your overall health and immunity, the research is clear. Eating foods rich in vitamins and minerals,
Thriving Beyond Fibromyalgia
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Ouch! Do you suffer from fibromyalgia? Unfortunately, a simple blood test will not show this condition, which makes it particularly difficult to diagnose. To make things worse, many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to other diseases/conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, which can also be accompanied by mysterious pain.
Piriformis Syndrome: A Pain in the Butt! – By Dr. Louise Bullard
Have you been having a pain in the butt?
Piriformis syndrome is when the piriformis muscle is inflamed. The piriformis muscle is a thick band like muscle that runs diagonally across the buttocks region. This muscle gets inflamed from certain things such as carrying a wallet in your back pocket,
Strive! Speech-Language Pathologist Lisa Walter
Lisa explains the videofluoroscopy x-ray examination of swallowing.
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Summer Fun & Chronic Pain
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
Summer brings with it travel, water activities, food & fun. As most of us know, the relentless heat can be less than pleasant! Below are a few tips to help those who suffer from chronic pain to enjoy the outdoors. With just a few adaptations,
Swimming & Degenerative Disc Pain
By Jackie Manning, ARNP, Strive! Health and Rehabilitation
One of the best parts of summer is heading to the pool to cool off! The pool is a Godsend particularly for those with degenerative disc pain. Although the reasons behind the reduced pain are unclear and up for debate—the important nugget of information here—is that sufferers feel that sense of relief as soon as their bodies glide effortlessly through the water.