From the PMR Blog
Practical articles on pain, injury recovery, movement, nutrition, and everyday wellness.
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September 1, 2018
Sustainable Weight Loss: How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Sustainable weight loss comes from habits you can keep. Learn a realistic pace, why weight often returns after a diet and the routines that help keep it off.
August 11, 2018
What Is a Balanced Diet? Food Groups, Portions and Examples
What is a balanced diet? Learn the five food groups, how to build a balanced plate, what a day of meals can look like and how your needs change with
July 21, 2018
Heart Healthy Diet Plan: Build Your Plate, Week and Grocery List
A heart healthy diet plan doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to fill your plate, see a sample day of meals and get simple tips for planning your week.
June 30, 2018
Foods High in Cholesterol: Which Ones Matter for Your Heart
Learn which foods high in cholesterol to watch, why saturated fat usually matters more for blood cholesterol and how eggs and shrimp fit a heart-healthy diet.
June 9, 2018
Diet to Lower Cholesterol: Foods That Help and Swaps That Work
A diet to lower cholesterol adds foods that reduce LDL and swaps out ones that raise it. Learn what to eat, what to expect and when medicine may be needed.
May 19, 2018
Heart Healthy Habits: Small Daily Steps That Add Up
Heart healthy habits go beyond diet. Learn how sleep, movement, stress and social connection affect your heart, plus simple ways to make new habits stick.
April 28, 2018
Do Neck Massagers Work? How They Ease Neck Tension
Do neck massagers work? Learn how shiatsu, percussion and other types ease neck tension, how to use one safely and when neck pain needs a professional.
April 7, 2018
Non Surgical Orthopedic Treatment for Joint, Muscle and Spine Pain
Non surgical orthopedic treatment can ease many joint, muscle and spine problems. Learn the main options, how a plan is built and how to get the most from it.
March 17, 2018
Are Flip Flops Bad for Your Feet? Risks and Better Summer Sandals
Are flip flops bad for your feet? They are fine for the pool, but all-day wear can strain heels and arches. Learn the risks and what to wear instead.
February 24, 2018
Chiropractor for TMJ: What It Can and Can’t Do for Jaw Pain
Thinking about a chiropractor for TMJ? Learn what jaw pain care may involve, what the evidence shows and when to see a dentist or TMJ specialist first.
February 3, 2018
Foot Drop Brace: Types, Fitting and Why the Cause Matters
A foot drop brace can help you walk more safely, but foot drop is a symptom. Learn common causes, the main brace types and why a professional should fit it.
January 13, 2018
Seaweed Massage: What It Is, What It Does and Who Should Skip It
Thinking about a seaweed massage? Learn what the treatment involves, what it does for your skin, which claims to doubt and who should check first.