A lot of our patients complain of not being able to sleep at night (all of us at Functional Advantage can even have a hard time now and then). In order to keep your bodies moving and our minds active, it is important to get a healthy amount of sleep every night. Sometimes it canContinue Reading »
September is Healthy Aging Month! In order to stay healthy as you get older, there are a number of ways you can adopt healthy habits to keep you feeling young! Whether you’re getting closer to retirement and will have more time to stay active or you want to keep up with your grandkids, it’s always importantContinue Reading »
Finding time to make healthy breakfasts during the start of the busy school year can be challenging! It often seems easier to run through a drive-through or to eat breakfast snacks while driving your kids to school. So we put together a healthy breakfast meal plan for your first week back to school! Here areContinue Reading »
Since the beginning of summer we have had a lot of patients say that they are worried about going outside and attending outside events because they fear that they will lose their balance and fall. Different surfaces pose different challenges to getting around, like sidewalks, grass, rocks, or trails. Here are some ways to buildContinue Reading »
A stiff neck can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Although a stiff neck seems like a minor issue, it can often interfere with your daily activities or prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. With the rise of technology in the workplace and at home, the number of people experiencing stiff necks has increased dramatically.Continue Reading »
Walking is one of the easiest and most overlooked forms of exercise, it’s simple, free, and one of the best ways to get more active, become healthier, and lose weight without too much effort. Since the start of summer, we have seen more and more people out walking, so we’ve created a list of tips toContinue Reading »
1. Switching Hips When Holding Your Baby- Our bodies are not designed to carry the weight of our babies on one hip, It might seem like a commonly known fact, but simply alternating back and forth to each hip when holding your baby can help relieve low back pain. When we tend to hold ourContinue Reading »
The Fourth of July is one of the most popular holidays where people head out and spend time outside in the sun. Since we have limited sun exposure in the northern states, be sure to take extra care of your skin when you’re outside. Prolonged sun exposure can lead to skin cancer down the road,Continue Reading »
We know that summertime means warm weather. Warm weather means it’s time to haul the grill out and cook outside. Here are some ideas on how to have a healthier barbecue the next time you decide to grill out! Choose Fish Fish, like tuna and salmon, have great nutritional benefits! This is because fish has omega-3 fattyContinue Reading »
A knee replacement can mean a world of change to someone who’s been dealing with bad knees. Sometimes the recovery can come as a surprise, so we want to give you an idea of what to expect when you get a total knee replacement!Day 1 Knee replacement rehab begins as soon as the day after surgery.Continue Reading »
