Laughter, while not a replacement for medical treatment or physical exercise, offers numerous benefits for both mind and body. A growing body of research highlights the positive effects of laughter on various aspects of health. Physical Health Benefits: Mental and Emotional Health Benefits: Beyond physical advantages, laughter plays a crucial role in mental and emotional […]
Chronic back pain is often mismanaged when approached as a traditional injury. Some experts argue that chronic back pain is no more an injury than a heart attack is an injury. Adopting the appropriate treatment model enhances the likelihood of long-term success. From a treatment standpoint, an injury typically results from a single, identifiable event—such […]
Get it done faster. That seems to be what most people want in life. For your fitness routine, interval training may help with that. There’s research to back up the theories. Interval training involves cardio workouts in which you alternate bursts of vigorous exercise with slower recovery periods. When you do this in such a […]
Maintaining strong bones is simpler than you might think. Regular, simple exercises performed at home are crucial for preserving bone health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Building bone strength enables you to continue enjoying activities like walking, golfing, tennis, pickleball, gardening, or playing with your grandchildren. Moreover, these exercises not only fortify your bones […]
If you find yourself seated for the majority of the day, it’s common to experience stiffness or discomfort in your hips upon standing. This is often due to tight hip flexor muscles, a frequent consequence of prolonged sitting. Incorporating specific stretches into your daily routine can alleviate this tightness and enhance hip flexibility. Understanding Hip […]
Our muscular system is intricately designed with flexors and extensors, agonists and antagonists, working in harmony to maintain balance. However, many individuals, including those with notable strength or endurance, often develop muscle imbalances. These disparities can lead to restricted range of motion, joint instability, diminished athletic performance, persistent aches, chronic pain, and overuse injuries. Sedentary […]
Engaging in regular physical activity is associated with increased brain volume in critical areas, including gray and white matter and the hippocampus, according to recent research. Study Overview: • Objective: To explore the neuroprotective effects of regular physical activity on brain structure, addressing the unclear relationship between exercise and reduced dementia risk. • Method: Researchers […]
Yes. South Texas Sports Medicine Physical Therapy started in 1990. We are still going strong. We now have outpatient physical therapy practices in Corpus Christi, Portland, and Fulton for the convenience of your patients. For the established choice in physical therapy, please refer your patients to South Texas Sports Medicine Physical Therapy. Our Physical Therapy […]
If beating belly fat is your goal, aerobics wins, says a study published in the American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism. Visceral fat (the kind of fat that collects around the internal organs in the abdomen) contributes to overall mortality and to health conditions such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Reducing belly fat is […]
It’s no secret that cardiovascular problems during our middle and latter years can cause cognitive decline as we age. However, a new study shows that high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and elevated blood sugars in early adulthood are also linked to cognitive deficits later in life. The study started with over 3000 people between […]
