From the PMR Blog
Practical articles on pain, injury recovery, movement, nutrition, and everyday wellness.
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February 12, 2022
Summer Fruits and Vegetables: What’s in Season and How to Enjoy It
Find out which summer fruits and vegetables are in season in the Northeast, how to pick and store them, and simple ways to eat more of them every day.
January 22, 2022
Strength Training Injury Prevention: Build Muscle That Protects You
Strength training injury prevention basics: how stronger muscles and tendons lower injury risk, which areas to train and how to lift safely as you progress.
January 1, 2022
Is Organic Food Healthier? What the Research Really Shows
Is organic food healthier? Learn what studies show about nutrients, pesticide residue, antibiotics and food safety, and how to weigh organic choices for you.
December 11, 2021
Tech Neck: Why Screens Strain Your Neck and How to Ease It
Tech neck is strain from looking down at phones and screens. Learn the common symptoms, what research shows, simple exercises and when to see a clinician.
November 20, 2021
Best Sleeping Position for Back Pain, Plus Pillow and Mattress Tips
Find the best sleeping position for back pain if you sleep on your side, back or stomach, plus pillow and mattress tips and when night pain needs a doctor.
October 30, 2021
Massage Chair Benefits vs Professional Massage: Pros and Cons
Weigh massage chair benefits against professional massage. Learn what at-home massage tools do well, where they fall short and when to see a therapist.
October 9, 2021
Home Exercise Program: How to Get the Most From Your Exercises
A home exercise program carries your care between visits. Learn what to ask your clinician, how to build the habit, track your progress and know when to call.
September 18, 2021
Health Benefits of Yoga: What Research Shows and How to Start
Learn which health benefits of yoga research supports, from flexibility and balance to stress relief and chronic pain, plus safety tips for beginners.
August 28, 2021
Healthy Winter Recipes: Soup, Chili and a Sheet-Pan Dinner
Try three healthy winter recipes: roasted butternut squash soup, turkey chili and sheet-pan root vegetables, with ingredient lists and make-ahead tips.
August 7, 2021
MIND Diet and Alzheimer’s: What to Eat and What Research Shows
The MIND diet blends Mediterranean and DASH eating for brain health. Learn which foods it favors and what research shows about Alzheimer's risk.
July 17, 2021
Cold Weather Joint Pain: Why It Happens and How to Find Relief
Cold weather joint pain is common, especially with arthritis. Learn why joints may ache in winter, how to stay warm and active, and when to see a doctor.
June 26, 2021
Holistic Pain Management: How Whole-Person Care Works
Holistic pain management treats the whole person. Learn what it includes, how a team-based plan comes together and how to tell evidence-based care from hype.