Vegan vs. Carnivore: How It Impacts Your Training
We’re back with another spicy topic after an awesome conversation with our friends at Well Balanced Nutrition! This time, we’re touching on the debate of “Plant Based” vs. “Carnivore” diets;…
Fats: Why You Should Probably Be Eating More
So, I’m going to jump up into a spicy topic.High fat, or low fat?For the last few decades, fat has been labeled as “bad.”The first thing I want to illustrate…
Want to Manage Arthritis? Consider your Diet, Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Curcumin
Osteoarthritis, or OA, is a rising and incredibly difficult condition characterized by degradation of the articular cartilage in our joints. What’s that mean? In our joints, where the bones meet…
Time Restricted Feeding: Fasting Won’t Make You Faster (or Stronger)
Whew, we’re on a nutrition kick over here at Functional Phyzio! We’ve talked about fats, proteins, supplement support for arthritis, but I want to talk about something most people wouldn’t…
Back Pain: Why Imaging Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
When it comes to our bodies and back pain, we can really get caught up in our diagnosis. “Oh, well I have a bulging disc, so I can’t do X,”…
Carbohydrates: Good or Bad?
I get this one A.L.L the time, and I’m not even a nutritionist. The nutrition world is in a spin and a heated debate about good carbs, bad carbs, complex…
Why You Can (& Should) See a PT First!
This is a common question we get - “Should I see my doctor first?” Most of the time the answer to this question is actually no, you don’t need to!You…
Are you tired of the same old core exercises? Try something new!
The Core! Who’s heard of it? You! Who’s tired of the same old boring planks and ab crunches? Me! All kidding aside, it’s perfectly normal to get tired of the…
Incontinence is a Sign of More Injuries Down the Road
Incontinence is a difficulty unto itself; having to plan regular bathroom trips, pack extra pads, underwear, worrying about jumping, running, and if you live in North Carolina, it also means…
3 Reasons Why Sitting Might Hurt
Recently in the clinic, I’ve had quite a few patients come to see me because sitting is painful. And as most people sit behind a computer for a majority of…