Pain In The Neck

What is your greatest cause of neck pain (your three rambunctious children under the age of four don’t count)? Seriously, think about it. Does your neck hurt from the amount of time you spend on your computer? Or is it from the amount of time you spend on your cell phone, or looking down at your BlackBerry, iPod, or handheld video game? According to the American Chiropractic Association, we are a nation addicted to electronic gadgets, which can put unneeded pressure on our shoulders and neck. Chiropractors say they have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people complaining … Continue reading

Dad’s Losing It: Back on Schedule

Okay, now we are cooking with gas! My back feels pretty darn good and as a result I was able to hit the gym twice at the tail end of this snowy week, once for mere 27 minute walk on the treadmill. The second trip allowed for more time, and I completed a 40 minute total body workout which saw me walk for 22 minutes and proceed to work on the ab crunch, rowing, hip abductor and adductor, and the overhead pull down machines. Soundtracks were the new, yet to be released Bright Eyes “Four Winds” EP (exactly 27 minutes … Continue reading