Is Sport Specialization Good for Young Athletes?
A smart trend or dangerous practice? One it comes to developing sport skills and improving performance with young athletes, thinking has changed over the last 20 years. In the past, athletes were encouraged to play different sports over the year to round out skills, have fun and take a break from their main sport. But…
Read More >>The Truth About Your Foot Arch
The shape of your arch is less important than the movement it creates. We hear about arches all the time. You’ve been told your feet have flat or high arches and that is causing your foot / shin / knee / low back pain and you need orthotics / shoes / insoles that will fix…
Read More >>How Chiropractors Went From Outcasts to All-Stars
Chiropractors…some people love them, others aren’t so sure. Over the last 20 years, there’s been tremendous growth in chiropractic. But in 2019, chiropractic treatment isn’t just limited to spinal adjustments (at least not at Head 2 Toe). Modern manual therapy blends chiropractic, physical therapy, and a variety of other disciplines to create a powerful new…
Read More >>DESK TO GYM
How to safely transition from your day job to your active hobbies. We all know that sitting most of the day is unhealthy in some big ways, but most of us can’t change our work conditions. Counteracting our sedentary daytime with high levels of activity outside the workplace is a good idea, with a few…
Read More >>Understanding Pain: Movement Is Medicine Show
Tune in to a new episode on the Movement is Medicine Show to learn what pain is trying to tell you. You can listen on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify or anywhere you enjoy podcasts. iTunes Subscribe here.
Read More >>5 Injury Prevention Tips Every Runner Needs to Know
In most cases, you don’t just “all of a sudden” get injured. Occasionally, yes, but usually there is a reason why you are injured. Most commonly your body has created a muscle imbalance to some stressor in your body. These stressors affect your entire body but localize in one area (the site of your injury). …
Read More >>New Head 2 Toe Podcast: Movement is Medicine
Exciting announcement! Our brand new show, Movement is Medicine, is officially live! Currently, you can tune in on Spotify, Anchor Fm, and Pocketcasts but more channels are coming soon. It should be on iTunes and Google Play by the end of the week. The show explores different aspects of movement, pain, healing and hope from…
Read More >>Dr. Annie’s Top 10 Health Tips
As a Doctor of Chiropractic and a manual therapy specialist, it’s not only my job but my passion to find the best ways to stay healthy. Here are my favorite tips for being healthier and more vital every day. I hope you enjoy them. 1. Skin reflects your overall internal health Have you ever wondered…
Read More >>4 Digestion Hacks to Control Blood Sugar and Sleep Better
Many of us have heard of high blood sugar. We know it’s linked to diabetes, one of the most prevalent diseases in this country. However, must of us are unaware of the blood sugar rollercoaster, and how stabilizing our blood sugar improves our sleep. It’s time to tame the “Blood Sugar Rollercoaster”. Here’s one surefire…
Read More >>The Ultimate Guide to Using RockFloss and RockTape (to Dramatically Reduce Soreness, Swelling, and Inflammation)
At Head 2 Toe Spine and Sports Therapy, we work to empower you to with tools and exercises you can do on your own to keep your body healthy and moving well. Two of those tools we teach our patients to use are RockFloss and RockTape to help with movement dysfunction and pain. What causes…
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