by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jun 8, 2012 | Exercise, Pain, Prevention
One of the more common complaints among patients is a pain above the heel, in the Achilles tendon. This debilitating injury is seen commonly in athletes, where explosive forces are channeled into the pencil-thin tendon that joins the calf muscles to the heel...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | May 17, 2012 | Exercise, Health, Sports Injuries, Weight Loss
Are you embarking on a new weight loss exercise program to redress the flab put on over years of sedentary living? Well, there are a few things you should be aware of right at the start. The human body was built for motion, and until the computer age changed the...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Oct 5, 2011 | Diet, Exercise, Health, Pain control, Prevention
Here are some good tips for reducing the stress on your knees. One of the more common stress relievers is exercise, and simple running leads the pack. In large part, running has become so popular because of several features: It takes no time to coordinate. Just go...