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Is Squatting Good (or Bad) For My Knees?

5/29/2019

 
I’m going to get right to the point and clear this up…squatting can be a great exercise for your knees...
​...WHEN DONE PROPERLY!

When done improperly, squatting can lead to Knee Pain and injury.
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So as promised in my last blog, today I’m going to discuss several key elements of doing a proper squat to help you get the most benefit…without pain or injury. 
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Squatting is not only a great exercise for your knees, it’s good for your whole body!  For most people it seems obvious that your hips, knees and ankles are involved in a squat, but your core, spine and even your shoulders and arms get involved…especially if you’re using dumbbells or picking up one of the many things you lift on any given day.

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My Top 9 Tips For Gardening...Without Pain!

5/22/2019

 
I love being outdoors working in my yard or my garden this time of year!  Now I’ll admit I don’t particularly love pulling weeds, but I do love how everything looks when I’m done!

Fresh air, dirt, sunshine, exercise…there is just something about being in nature! 
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As much as I enjoy it, yard work and gardening can also be hard work and can lead to new or worsening aches and pains for many.  The good news is there are a lot of things you can do to prevent or minimize pain from gardening. 
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Today I’m going to talk about several tips and tools that can help…but keep in mind the most important tool is you!  If you’re in pain you’re certainly not going to enjoy yourself.  So these tips are just as much about taking care of yourself and your health, as they are about enjoying your garden and the bounty it will bring when both you and your garden are properly cared for!
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Here are 9 of my best tips:

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Don't Do This...If You Want To Avoid Knee Pain!

5/15/2019

 
One of the most common questions I get around the topic of Knee Pain is “How do I do a proper squat?”, which I’ll elaborate on more in my next blog.

But today I want to talk about THE ONE THING you don’t want to do, especially when exercising…if you want to avoid Knee Pain. 

This ONE THING just happens to be a very important part of a proper squat, which is why I’m starting here!
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So, what is it?
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DO NOT let your knees move left or right with activities like squatting, lunging or stepping up or down
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Let me explain how you can test yourself to see whether or not your knees move left or right. 

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Thai Basil Coconut Chicken (Over Roasted Cauliflower)

5/8/2019

 
Today I wanted to share one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE meals! 
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​Now, I will admit that I don’t really “ENJOY” cooking.  It’s more of a necessity and the only way to have control over the quality of your food.  

So, if I’m going to spend time cooking…it needs to be relatively easy to make.  This recipe not only fits that criteria, but also has great flavor and makes a very satisfying meal!

My husband and I make a double batch of this at least every other week, which gives us plenty of delicious leftovers for quick easy meals or lunches to take to work. 

In fact, this photo is from my lunch today!
 
Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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3 Positions You Must Avoid...If You Want To Avoid Knee Pain!

5/1/2019

 
When I have people ask me “Why do I have Knee Pain?”  Sometimes it can be difficult to answer.  Not because I don’t know how to ease Knee Pain, but I don’t know their personal circumstances or health history in the same way I do with my patients.
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What I can suggest, however, is that they start by looking at their routines and habits for things they may be doing that can put extra stress on their knees.  Then stop doing those things!
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​The problem is that most people don’t know what those things might be…otherwise they would have stopped doing them a long time ago.  

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