Annual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting – Woodridge
Bring the entire family over to see Santa at the North end of Seven Bridges, Woodridge (at Main Street) for a festive tradition!
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Fascia and Inflammation
When something harmful or irritating affects a part of our body, there is a biological response to try to remove the harmful stimuli, and to protect that part of the body from further damage. The signs and symptoms of inflammation (swelling, pain, and muscle spasm) 1, specifically acute inflammation, show that the body is trying to heal itself.
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Non-Traditional Weight Loss at ARC
The techniques are simple to learn and practice, with no wear and tear on your body. Slight modifications in your diet are also helpful, but are not necessary (suggestions for dietary modifications will be provided). Exercise is also an option but not necessary. Safe and easy exercise options will also be provided.
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Pregnancy and Post-Partum Related Pelvic Health Tips
Lower back or abdominal discomfort in pregnancy can be eased by use of support belts (for sacroiliac joint support or abdomen support)- ask a pelvic floor physical therapist which support belt may offer you the most relief.
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Pelvic Pain Related Pelvic Health Tips
You should not experience abdominal pain with exercise or childcare. If you do, you could have an abdominal muscle separation.
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Bowel Related Pelvic Health Tips
Fecal incontinence, or involuntary loss of gas or stool, can be related to pelvic floor weakness which can be improved upon with muscle re-training and strengthening with a skilled pelvic floor physical therapist.
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Urinary Related Pelvic Health Tips
Sit when you urinate (no squatting or hovering over the toilet), it allows your pelvic floor muscles to relax as they should to work properly.
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No More Painful Foam Rolling for the Iliotibial Band (IT Band)
For years many of us, myself included, have spent countless hours lying on our sides on a foam roll “rolling out” our iliotibial bands (ITB). Usually it is helpful, but can be painful as well. After rolling out the ITB it seems to be looser and less sensitive to touch (at least for a while), but the tightness and sensitivity to touch comes back.
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Woodridge Wellness Fair 2015
This FREE event will include a LifeSource Blood Drive, free/discounted health services, samples, and wellness consultations!
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Fight Inflammation from the Inside Out… Today!
Diet has a profound effect on the body’s ability to fight inflammation. Scientists have found that a diet high in processed foods, refined sugars, and trans fats, and low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and omega-3 fatty acids, appear to turn on the bodies inflammatory response.
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