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Motion is Lotion
āMotion is lotion for the brainā is a phrase I once heard a doctor say at a neurology seminar and it has
since stuck with me. It reminds me of the care we use when we apply lotion to our skin and the
protective benefits of keeping the tissues soft and ...
A Better Night's Sleep
Did you know that about 20 years of an individualās lifetime is spent sleeping, but that most of us donāt sleep for the recommended minimum of 8 hours a night? Common sleep mistakes mean we donāt reap the numerous health benefitsĀ sleep, or perform to...
Winter Sports Head Injury Prevention
It's officially Winter in New England and despite the cold, a lot of us Northernerās look forward to this season every year.
Itās the time of year where we can dust off our winter jackets and snow pants and play in the snow! Whether you like to sled w...
The Neurology of Forward Head Posture and How It Can Impact Individuals with Brain Injury
Did you know that Forward Head Posture (FHP) has been shown to affect the brain negatively? Research shows that ā90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spineā (1). With a blow to the head, neck, or back ...
The Neck Connection in Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
You may be asking yourself, āWhat do my neck and spine have to do with my concussion symptoms, especially since I am not experiencing neck or back pain?ā Or another question you may be wondering is, āI have had neck and back pain following my concuss...