We’re already halfway through February, but we’re far from halfway through winter in the Northern Rockies. Which brings up the important topic of Vitamin D levels! Vitamin D is sometimes called the ‘sunshine vitamin’ because it’s produced in our body from cholesterol when our skin is exposed to the sun. Vitamin D is critical to maintaining bone and muscle health and also plays a …
Less Sleep Can Equal More Pain
We all know that lack of quality sleep has numerous detrimental effects on our day to day life and our overall health. But, one thing you may not have realized is that lack of sleep can actually increase your perception of pain. Let that sink in for a minute… Less sleep can increase the intensity of pain or discomfort you’re …
Meet Miranda
Many of you have had the opportunity to meet and visit with Miranda here in our office, she keeps everything here running with ease. And, I wanted you to get to know the wonderful woman that is Miranda a little better. We are so lucky to have her talent and skills at Momentum! Where did you grow up? Sun Valley, …
Building Resilience
Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Stress is what the brain does to itself and the rest of the body when faced with a perceived threat, a challenge or even an opportunity. And, stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing. As a matter of fact, exercise is form of stress. Stress can become harmful when it goes from being intermittent to unrelenting. Chronic …
What if I Told You…Your Discs Don’t Slip
I’m guessing you’ve heard someone say they have back pain because they “slipped a disc” or maybe even that they’re getting treatment “to put the disc back in.” How about these – “I’ve had back pain ever since I slipped a disc”, “Don’t bend over like that, you’ll slip a disc!”, “Don’t lift that, it’ll slip your disc!”, “I can’t do that I’ve got a slipped disc.” Sounds kind …