Spinal Care Center

06/05/2026

This motor-cognitive drill can help build neural connections and fine tune motor skills. You should do something everyday that challenges your brain to learn and enhance plasticity.
Start with the same finger to thumb on both hands.
Then switch to start one hand pinky to thumb and other hand pointer to thumb. See how long you can go!

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

If you can’t remember the last time you did Pilates, yoga, or touched your toes without bending your knees….this post is for you! Flexibility is super important for injury prevention and could even add years to your life.
When your hamstrings aren’t as flexible as they should be, it causes other parts to overcompensate. This is where poor posture and low back overuse injuries stem from. Let me know how you did with this stretch.

05/08/2026

Any mushroom lovers out there? Watch this short clip from Dr. Greger explaining just another reason why mushrooms should be a staple in everyone’s diet.

As we age, it may be even more important to include mushrooms (or tempeh) in our diet.Note that unlike oyster mushrooms, white, crimini, portobello, shiitake...

05/01/2026

Great for spinal mobility

05/01/2026

Break the cycle of Low back pain. Stronger core muscles build better posture which increases spinal stability. Better posture also helps increase blood flow to your low back which helps reduce pain over time.

04/24/2026

Quick test to tell how well you are aging; non-dominant leg balance. Research shows it’s a better gauge than strength or gait. This simple test shows the highest rate of decline with age. With over $50 billion being spent each year in the US on medical costs related to non-fatal falls, some easy at home exercises can help you regain lost balance.
30-40 yrs old- average balance hold for 1 min.
50-60 yrs old- average about 45 sec
70 + in yrs - average 25 sec.
You can really challenge yourself and add in the sequence shown in the video.

Balance is multifaceted. Not just strength, also vision, inner ear balance and network of nerves and muscles. Even certain medications interfere with balance.
Some things to do at home to help improve balance:
- balance on one leg with eyes open (aim for 30 sec) both your dominant and non-dominant leg.
- calf raises.
- even maintaining a healthy weight helps tremendously.
Practice standing on one leg 3x a week, it’s easy to do and requires no special equipment.
*Always make sure you have a chair or something sturdy close by when you are practicing*

04/10/2026

Molecular Hydrogen tablets.
Helps support hydration and overall wellness. Studies show it can decrease total cholesterol, improve HDL, and reduce fasting blood glucose.
Can help reduce blood lactate levels post exercise and help with muscle recovery.
Reduces oxidative stress and helps liver functions
The recent studies have only just started to dive into the health benefits.
Link to the brand I use everyday in comments.

04/06/2026

Burning calories in your sleep? Yes it’s true! You have 20ft of muscle that is responsible for digesting your food. Give it a workout with high fiber foods, not processed “easy” to digest foods. Lose unwanted weight, heal your gut, get rid of bloat and inflammation with zero side effects from simply increasing your fiber. Check out Dr. Greger’s newest video.

Our gut can be sedentary too—unless we feed it fiber.For more on fiber, see:• Is Fiber an Effective Anti-Inflammatory? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-f...

03/27/2026

Let me know what results you get!