1) Think kids don’t get enough exercise, check out Washington Post’s article on Crossfit Kids.

2) Sports related concussions continue to be a heavy burden for athletes of all ages. Learn the signs & symptoms and prevention measures to protect yourself and your loved ones by reading, Concussions: An Underdiagnosed Problem for Athletes. Information and recommendations provided by the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy.

3) Attention- you don’t need expensive equipment or a gym membership to get in good shape. Check out this Washington Post article for practical advice on inexpensive ways of staying fit. Not sure what is right for you? We can help you in developing a fitness program that addresses your health and fitness goals.

4) The number of spinal fusion surgeries in the US rises to alarming numbers. Study in the Spine journal showed that between 1998 and 2008, the annual number of spinal fusion procedures increased 2.4-fold (137%) from 174,223 to 413,171. The question is why? Increase number of spinal conditions requiring fusion procedures, unsuccessful conservative management of back pain leads to more invasive procedures, or people’s desperation for pain relief?