by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog
Although regular exercise should be a part of everyday life for maximum health benefit, it is equally important to workout in the right way to avoid injury. Doctors and fitness coaches warn against certain workout trends due to the risk of sustaining a serious injury...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog
You might assume it is all your imagination that pain from arthritis or another chronic condition feels worse in the winter. However, several research studies have proven a link between changes in the weather and changes in pain levels. Specifically, joints tend to...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Jan 24, 2019 | Blog
Living with chronic pain is challenging any time of the year. It can become especially problematic during the holiday season when you need to travel. The changes in routine, variations in diet, and possible altitude changes are just some of the things that can...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Jan 10, 2019 | Blog
During the holiday season, you may be wishing that you felt more gratitude and less stress. The good news is that you can decide to look for things to feel thankful about and your brain will reap the rewards. According to the Mindful Awareness Research Center at the...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Dec 22, 2018 | Blog
If you work in an office and have frequent back or neck pain, the two things could be more closely related than you think. It can be challenging to maintain good posture while sitting at a desk eight or more hours per day or frequently looking at other electronic...
by Dr. Kelly Keihm | Dec 8, 2018 | Blog
Your back consists of five vertebrae in the lower or lumbar spine, seven vertebrae in the neck and 12 vertebrae in the upper or thoracic spine for a total of 19 vertebrae. Underneath your lumbar vertebrae sits five bones fused together called a sacrum. Two pelvic...
