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Dan Maycunich walked in through the door, fresh out of a workout. Was it a good one? “When I sweat, that means I work hard,” he chuckled. He typically works out Tuesday and Friday mornings. When he’s not at The Fit Institute, he walks around outside. Dan started at half a mile, but over the
What a pain in the… back Desk Jockeys, those who sit hunched over their keyboards and clack away, frequently visit orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Studies dating back from 1998 reveal consistent results with what we see today, where lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide: Back pain is a leading symptom for
It is common knowledge that post-surgical rehabilitation is necessary following almost any surgical procedure. This rehab is performed after surgery as a way to enhance the recovery process and help patients regain their mobility. But did you know you can also participate in rehab treatments before your surgery? Pre-surgical rehabilitation, commonly referred to as “pre-hab,”
