Hip pain: most of us have experienced it, and if you're reading this, you are probably still suffering from hip discomfort.
 
We've all been there.

It is getting colder or is cold in many states here in the US and getting exercise can be tough because of the weather conditions outside. We see many patients that are dealing with knee pain here in the clinic and understand the difficulty that the weather can cause with a bad knee or two.  ​

It is that time of year again! Family in for the holidays, a feast or two is sure to follow, and what would these days be without a cup of cheer. The last thing in many people's minds is exercise and fitness routines. It is a perfect time to relax, take a break, and let the mind and body have that moment of recovery.

Now that the Christmas holidays are over, it's time to stow away the decorations for another year. Doing so poses a risk for back, knee and shoulder injuries. The following tips will help prevent such injuries so that you get going with the new year.

​Most movement activities involve standing on your feet. And just with a good building, a strong foundation is needed to keep your structures stable and healthy. A poor foundation leads to early breakdown of all structures. If your foot foundation tends to roll to the inside excessively, you are a pronator. If instead it tends to roll to the outside, you are a supinator. The easiest way to find this out is to walk barefoot with wet feet on concrete.

How many times have you woken up this week feeling exhausted after an awful nights sleep?

And how many times has lower back pain left you relying on painkillers, unable to get comfortable in bed, or struggling through the day with stiff joints and tight low back muscles?
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If this is an issue you are suffering with, and you are desperate to learn how to sleep with lower back pain, this blog will help!

We often see patients at our Pocatello clinic who have injured themselves when shoveling snow.

It's actually more than common than you might think - so if you have too, you're not alone!

You might experience aches and pains as you shovel snow, or it may become progressively more painful leaving you reliant on painkillers to get through the day and unable to sleep well at night.
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If you notice that snow shoveling leads to more back pain, wrist injuries or you're concerned about your fall risk, this blog shares some simple and effective ways to avoid injuries when shoveling snow.

Winter in Idaho can bring a LOT of snow. And we've already accumulated a bunch this past week. This article lists some tips for protecting your body during snow removal - while using a shovel or snow blower. Most are common sense, yet still worth reviewing.
1. Warm up muscles to prevent straining. Like bubble gum, warmer muscles stretch better than cold ones. Use a stationary bike or treadmill if you have one. If not, walk up and down the stairs a couple of time. Try a simple stretch by slowly reaching for your toes, then stand with hand on hips and lean backwards.