Do you have a sharp pain in your heel when you step out of bed in the morning? How about pain in your heel when standing for long periods of time? Well, those may be early signs of plantarfasciitis.
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Winter is here, which means that many New Englanders will dust off their skis and boots and make the drive to the North Country for some vertical adventures. Skiing is great fun (when it's not 20 below and windy) but it also has great risks. Skiing equipment over the past 20 years has evolved to make the sport easier, but this presents a change in common injuries seen with skiing.
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This is a great article that Joint Ventures owner, Dan Brownridge, found on Yahoo that talks about ways to prevent/fight getting sick this winter:
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The back is made up of three distinct regions, and two fused bones. The cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine each provide different functions to our daily lives.
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Congratulations and thank you to all who participated and donated to MOVEMBER.
Joint Ventures raised over $2100 toward men’s health, prostate cancer research and awareness.
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A few months ago, I wrote a blog about a personal experiment in which I was going to train for a marathon, but do very little running to prepare. I signed up for, trained for, and ran the Chicago Marathon, which was held on October 9, 2011. I’m happy to say that my training program worked beautifully for me, with one tiny exception.
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One of Joint Ventures' chiropractors, Dr. Pete Viteritti, recently was published in Competitor magazine's December 2011 issue on page 28 with an artilce entitled "Rest Isn't Always Enough". Check it out with the link below!
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Joint Ventures is proud to say we got a mention in the Improper Bostonian!
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Omega 3 fatty acids are gaining lots of momentum lately for a multitude of health reasons. One positive outcome associated with omega 3 fatty acid is the beneficial impact on the cardiovascular system. According to research, these fatty acids can reduce the incidence of myocardial infarction, sudden death and promote normal heart rate and coronary heart flow while having a positive impact on lipid panels and blood pressure. This fatty acid must be obtained through diet. Some common foods containing omega 3 fatty acids are salmon, walnuts, avocado, flaxseed and vegetable oils. If these foods are not a regular part of your diet, consider a supplement. At Joint Ventures, we are proud to supply our clients with premium omega 3 products. Products are available at our Kenmore and Kendall locations, but can be delivered to any of our other locations in 24 hours…or less! Orange Cream, Lemon Zest and Strawberry Banana Omega Swirl Products are $15/8 oz bottle. Check out our Coconut Oil! $15/16 oz bottle.
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