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Low Back Pain is one of the most common complaints we hear at Melita Fitness and Rehab. For many people, low back pain (LBP) turns into a nuisance that hinders the ability to perform daily tasks. If you’re in this boat, you are not alone. Low back pain affects nearly 85% of adults. CAUSES So what causes LBP? The most common origins include lifting heavy objects and skeletal irregularities. Lifting a heavy object, especially with improper form, can place excess strain on the vertebral column causing muscle strains and disc herniations. Skeletal

Knee pain is a common problem for many older adults and individuals who participate in high impact activities. As you age, the cartilage in your knees endures wear and tear as you move around and walk. Although aging of the knee joint is unavoidable and natural, there are several factors which increase chances of developing knee pain. A lack of muscle strength and flexibility in your hamstrings, quadriceps, core, and hips, as well as injury, osteoarthritis, and excess body weight can all cause or contribute to knee problems. Cartilage of the

When talking about biomechanics, there is nothing more important and impactful on the rest of the body than the foot. The foot and ankle is one of the most complex structures, if not the most complex structure, in the human body and provides for proper movement patterns. Simply put, if your foot is messed up, so is the rest of your body. Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle There are 26 bones and 33 joints in each foot. That is the same amount of joints in the foot as there are vertebrae

What are vitamins and minerals and why do we need to supplement our diet with them? Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions. However, some of these micronutrients are not produced in our bodies and must be derived from the food we eat. Many people are too busy to set time aside to prepare nutritious meals while others are unaware of the diversity needed in their diet and don’t include enough micronutrients in their meals altogether. Therefore, it can be beneficial

What is a Game Ready? A Game Ready is a machine that utilizes pneumatic compression and cryotherapy to promote recovery and combat pain and swelling. Using RICE methodology, Game Ready provides a pain management option that does not involve the use of opioids or other addictive pharmaceuticals to users experiencing acute injuries, as well as to users who have recently undergone surgery. RICE, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation, is a method used primarily for treating sprains and injuries where intense swelling as a response to trauma may delay

Have you been wondering about CBD? With its increased prevalence and appearance in the media and on the news, more and more people are turning to CBD products for treatment of pain and inflammation. Read more about CBD and its benefits below. What is CBD oil? Cannabidiol (CBD) has recently garnered attention in the media because of the compound's various health benefits and medicinal properties. CBD and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the two most researched active ingredients in cannabis. Derived from the cannabis or hemp plant, CBD is one of the essential chemical

The Fit3D Body Scanner captures and processes precise body measurements, body fat%, body shape wellness scoring, and posture/balance analysis. Your results are uploaded into your online account and you are emailed when results are complete. The scan itself takes approximately 40 seconds. Total appointment time between 5-15 minutes. Whether you're looking to lose an inch on your waist or improve your posture, our scanner does both. Here is a snapshot of what your scan will look like.  Compare your posture on a weekly or monthly basis at Melita Fitness and Rehab. Body

Foam rolling has become a common practice in exercise training. Everyone seems to be using this tool in sport, gym, or other athletic settings. The method is done by using ones own body weight to apply pressure to tight or sore muscles. Foam rolling is thought to improve muscular performance and flexibility as well as to alleviate muscle fatigue and soreness. For this reason, foam rolling has become a popular intervention in all kinds of sport settings used to increase the efficiency of training or competition preparation as well as to

PERCUSSION GUN THERAPY Recovery from exercise is a vital component of the overall exercise training paradigm, and paramount for high-level performance and continued improvement. If the rate of recovery is appropriate, higher training volumes and intensities are possible without the detrimental effects of overtraining. WHAT IS A PERCUSSION GUN AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME RECOVER? Like a traditional massage, the gun aims to reduce inflammation by flushing extracellular fluids such as lymph fluid and venous blood out of the muscle tissue and into the circulatory system. It can help relax tight muscles,