Posts by madwire
3 Ways to Avoid Neck and Back Pain This Camping Season
Here in Littleton, we are lucky enough to be in close driving proximity to a wide array of camping areas. A weekend getaway into the Rocky Mountains is the perfect way to escape the city, de-stress, and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you prefer to backpack in the backcountry, camp at recreation parks, or camp…
Read More4 Simple Ways to Ease Back Into Summer Activities
Summertime in Colorado means more time spent outside and less time spent cooped up indoors. With that in mind, people of all ages will be participating in all those fun outdoor adventures we love so much here in Littleton in throughout our beautiful state. As you start planning all those camping trips, hiking adventures, and…
Read MoreHealthy Habits To Help You Look and Feel Your Best for Summer, Part 2
Welcome back to the Arne Wellness Center blog! In our recent post, we began sharing a few helpful hints you can follow to sneak some extra exercise into your day to help you look and feel your best for summer. After spending several months cooped up inside, many people find it’s best to ease back…
Read More3 Low-Impact Exercises for Back Pain
When you have back pain, whether a dull ache or a moderate nagging pain, getting active may be the farthest thing from your mind. But the truth is, low-impact activities can actually help reduce back pain. In fact, the Mayo Clinic suggests that light activities (within reason, of course) can aid in the healing process.…
Read MoreHealthy Habits To Help You Look and Feel Your Best for Summer, Part 1
The days are getting longer, the temperatures are already heating up, and the delightful aroma of grilled deliciousness on the barbecue is ever-present here in Littleton, which can only mean one thing: summer is coming. If you’ve been cooped up all winter and spring, you are probably very excited to get outside and get active…
Read MoreThe Worst Shoes For Back Pain Sufferers
The shoes we wear can either help prevent back pain, or contribute to it. Supportive shoes consist of structural support for your entire foot, ankle and arch support, and provide a good level of padding in the soles to absorb the shock of each step and protect your joints. Improper footwear, on the other hand,…
Read MoreHow To Keep Your Back Healthy and Happy This Spring
We are nearing the transition from spring to summer here along the Front Range, which means many of you will become more and more active in the weeks to come. As such, it’s important to maintain your health and wellness to ensure you can participate in all those fun outdoor activities we Coloradans enjoy so…
Read More4 Surprising Facts About Sugar
If you are like most people, you probably consume a fair amount of added sugar every day, whether it’s intentional or not. We all enjoy a tasty sweet treat, sure, but truthfully, many people don’t even realize just how much added sugar they actually consume in their food and beverages. Added sugar is found in…
Read MoreHow Sugar Contributes To Muscle and Joint Pain
Between Valentine’s Day and Easter, it is quite hard to avoid all those delightful sweet treats that the grocery store always has fully stocked this time of year. While it’s more obvious how sugar can impact weight gain, obesity, and cause serious medical conditions like type 2 diabetes, have you ever thought about how sugar…
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