Exercise and Fitness Articles

Each month, Dr. Matthew O'Brien publishes a new article related to exercise and fitness. Here are some links to the current article and to previous months' articles.

Month
Article
February 2012
Muscle Cramp Causes
January 2012
"My Feet Are on Fire!"
December 2011
Exercise Solutions
November 2011
Keep Moving!
October 2011
What Time Is Workout Time?
September 2011
Pulled Muscle First Aid
August 2011
Walk It Off!
July 2011
Stretching Your Health
June 2011
10,000 Steps
May 2011
Walk Longer, Live Longer
April 2011
Exercise Economics
March 2011
Aerobic? Anaerobic?
February 2011
I Need a Massage!
January 2011
Make Your Workout Work
December 2010
Target Heart Rate
November 2010
Does Your Workout Feel Like Work?
October 2010
What the Heck Is Pilates?
September 2010
The Best Free Workout!
August 2010
Hot or Cold?
July 2010
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic
June 2010
Take a Walk!
May 2010
Marathon Mania
April 2010
How Much Is Enough?

Dr. O Dr. O'Brien Asks...

Can chiropractic cure a child's ear infections?
Chiropractic isn't a cure for anything. Nor is it a treatment for ear infections. However, many children who suffer with ear infections also suffer from spinal problems in their neck, compromising nerves to the ear, depressing the immune system and preventing proper drainage. Can chiropractic help? Find out!
What's your plan to deal with drug-resistant 'super germs'?
Chiropractors have always been concerned with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, accelerating the mutation of microbes that make "wonder" drugs increasingly ineffective. My strategy? Do everything possible to bolster my immune system through proper diet, rest, exercise, clean air, pure water and an optimally functioning nervous system with regular chiropractic care.