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Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pains are very common for a number of different reasons. They can be caused by many factors and are normally relatively simple to cure. Shoulder pain is often also a symptom of other potential problems, often caused by bad posture. Some of the most common and typical types of shoulder pain are: • Frozen … Read more

Food Sensitivity Test

With the passage of time and the opening of people’s minds we are learning so much about reasons for different diseases and ailments. Whereas before the medical profession would simply try various medications to treat different problems, now we are learning that prevention is far more important than cure. Prevention is only possible if we … Read more

Lower Back Pain

Almost 80% of adults will suffer from some type of back pain in their lives. The most common of these problems will be lower back pain. The lower back is usually described as the area between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of the legs. This area is a complicated part of … Read more

NECK PAIN

Pain or stiffness in the neck is extremely common and almost all of the time is absolutely nothing to worry about. Even with no treatment, it will invariably disappear on its own after a few days. Neck pain can result from a number of everyday activities, like frequent computer use, sleeping in a bad position … Read more

Sciatica

The longest nerve in our body is called the sciatic nerve. It starts at the back of your pelvic bone and goes all the way down to your feet. When this nerve is squashed for any reason it can result in a numbing of the nerve which usually begins in the pelvic area and shoots … Read more

Carpal Tunnel

Approximately 5% of the US population will suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in their lifetime, with women more susceptible than men. The carpal tunnel is a small passage in the hand which is made up of small bones and tendons which allow us to operate our hands and fingers correctly. When the median nerve is … Read more

CARIE DORSEY

My Crossfit journey began at 39 years old. I am a mom of three that has struggled with weight loss most of my life. I believe I have tried almost every diet and exercise trend out there. Advanced Performance Crossfit (APC) has truly changed my life. I was terrified at first to try Crossfit. Here … Read more

MELANIE WILLIAMS

It all started when my two friends encouraged me to come to their 7:30 Crossfit class with them. There was no way I could lift weights let alone be committed. I was a 39 year old mother of two. Well guess what I did? I gave in and bought a Groupon one night. I was … Read more

JUDY FEARER

I started Crossfit the first week of April 2015. I had heard about the program from my 3 children who have been “doing Crossfit” for more than 2 years. Honestly, I was a little skeptical about the concept. But I could see how much the kids enjoyed it and I could see the positive physical … Read more

ARE YOU PROACTIVE OR REACTIVE?

When it comes to your health, ask yourself this question: “Am I proactive or reactive?” Being reactive means taking action only when you’re in pain. Being proactive means doing what it takes to maintain good health. Being reactive means getting up off the couch because your family member or friend told you so. Being proactive … Read more