It’s hard for anyone to get into an exercise routine and stick to it. For moms, it may seem nearly impossible with all of the responsibilities they have to take care of. From running to appointments, dropping little ones off at school or daycare, and balancing work and home tasks, there is often little time leftRead More…
Here are some simply ways that will help to protect your vital joints, such as your knees, and help you to remain active and able to exercise. These tips are great for anyone, but especially for anyone aged 50+, and for those that are looking to get more active now that we are approaching the warmerRead More…
This time of year, we start to spend a lot of time spring cleaning, especially in the yard! Whether it be raking leaves, mowing the lawn, or planting flowers, here are some key tips to keep in mind with your body to prevent injury with your annual clean-up. One of the most common injuries that canRead More…
As the weather starts to get warm, Michiganders know it’s time to spend some time outside. Whether you’re cleaning up your yard, preparing for garage sales, or just getting out to enjoy the weather, knee pain can change your plans in a heartbeat. If you still want to enjoy some fresh air, here are some tipsRead More…
Have you heard the common saying “chocolate is good for your health”? Since Easter is just around the corner (and the Easter bunny loves to bring chocolate), we wanted to let you know some health benefits of eating chocolate and what to look for when you are looking through your Easter basket. Here are 3 reasons youRead More…
Are you experiencing neck and shoulder pain and looking for tips to help loosen a stiff neck and stiff shoulders? People are doing a lot of different things now, bringing new aches and pains. We’ve been talking to patients in the clinic that have been experiencing new pains from… Playing with kids all day, picking them up more frequently,Read More…
Did you set yourself a goal at new year to get in shape, or be more active, but the cold weather and darker mornings and evenings have you putting it off? We are now almost 2 months into the new year and finding the motivation to get out and stay active may be getting harder… But once you’re out and getRead More…
“Why do I have knee pain?” This is a popular question we keep hearing in the clinic. If your quarantine routine is causing you knee pain, then we have some tips to share with you. Has your routine been turned upside down? We’ve been helping loads of patients who have picked up new aches and pains since we’veRead More…
It’s that time of year again. Everyone has started working on their New Year’s resolutions and feeling more motivated than ever to hit their new goal for 2021. Everyone at Functional Advantage is no exception – we’ve all been talking about the goals that we’ve set ourselves too, and what we’re going to do to stickRead More…
Do you dread having to go to the doctor? Waiting to get in for an appointment and then once you do, you wait forever in the office… Don’t worry, everyone at Functional Advantage feels the same way when we have to make doctor appointments. We understand that your lives are busy and one of the common things weRead More…
