Feeling dizzy? Let’s get a handle on vertigo.
If you’re feeling dizzy in the noodle, we can help you here at Strive! The world won’t stop spinning, but YOU can. We’ll show you how.
Celebrate that Vessel with Stretching by Jackie Manning, ARNP
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, but it also enhances your workout.
Celebrate that Vessel with Physical Fitness by Jackie Manning, ARNP
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. Quite the opposite. Doing so can grant us more time via longevity and more energy coursing through our veins.
Tackling Knee Pain with Dr. Lisa Chapman
Check out Dr. Lisa Chapman’s demonstration of kinesio taping!
https://vimeo.com/445571531/e387efef53
True Wellness by Jackie Manning, ARNP
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.
Fibromyalgia by Jackie Manning, ARNP
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. At Strive, we are here to help patients understand where their pain is coming from and how to manage it!
Is your smartphone giving you a headache? by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Between tempers flaring on social media and not so comforting headlines in the news, it’s no wonder why your smartphone might be giving you a headache! But in all seriousness, if you use a smartphone and suffer from headaches, it might be time to get to the bottom of it and break some habits.
Whiplash by Jackie Manning, ARNP
When circumstances around us change quickly, we often complain of whiplash! In this sense, the phrase can refer to an emotional reaction.
But what exactly is whiplash in a physical sense? If you don’t know the answer, then that’s good news! You probably don’t have it.
“Whiplash-associated disorders” (WAD) is the term given to the variety of symptoms that patients often report following acceleration/deceleration injury to the neck.
Why chronic pain and fatigue spin round and round like spokes on a wheel by Jackie Manning, ARNP
It’s a bit of a chicken and egg conundrum. Is the pain the cause of the fatigue, or is fatigue a separate issue making pain worse?
The link between pain and energy loss is clear.
Patients who experience chronic pain often report daytime fatigue. The low energy can be just as difficult to manage as the pain itself.
A sore back is no price to pay for a green thumb by Jackie Manning, ARNP
Gardening for many, has up until recently, been an idea cast away on a list of hobbies to pursue one day when we have more time. Well, for many, that time is now. With the time off from jobs, school, and sports activities, there’s no time like the present to test out that green thumb and grow some of our own summer veggies.
