Staying Hydrated During Summer Workouts

After a relatively cool June, the summer heat has hit July with a vengeance. Summer workouts and being outdoors are great ways to stay fit and active. However, you have to be mindful about staying hydrated and avoiding heat-related injuries. In addition, good hydration will help keep your muscles from becoming strained or injured. Having…

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Get Outdoor Exercise and Stay Safe as Covid Restrictions Lift

As lockdown rules are easing around California, more and more people are looking to outdoor exercise. Being outdoors is a great way to give your mental health a boost, as well as to get your heart and lungs working. After staying at home for weeks on end, many people are craving a change of scene.…

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Tips for Exercising at Home While Sheltering in Place

One of the toughest aspects of working from home is keeping to a regular schedule. As the weeks go on, we might have fallen out of our usual work habits. However, since many of us are at home for the foreseeable future, it’s important to come up with routines and stick to them. Get up…

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Create a Routine of Stretches When Working from Home to Prevent Pain

Working from home has become a new reality for many. It is not good for the body to sit for long periods of time. Whether at home or at the office, it is important to have a good stretching routine. Prevent pain later by stretching occasionally throughout the work day. Set an alarm every hour…

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Reduce Stress Naturally by Spending Time in Nature

Most of us need to find ways to reduce stress. Finding ways to reduce stress naturally is one of the easiest and quickest ways to see results. Stress can come from being a student, work, undergoing NCS testing for chronic pain, a medical condition, or family drama. Whatever the cause, spending time outside can help.…

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After Spinal Cord Injuries, How Do Neurons Heal Themselves?

Researchers have made some important steps forward in discovering why it is that nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries don’t grow back. In 2018, researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO published a study that detailed the ways that cells are able to regenerate themselves. Neurons in the peripheral nervous system…

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Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis: The Basics of Testing

Muscular weakness that gets progressively worse is the main sign that can lead to a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. There are several different types of muscular dystrophy. Some will appear in childhood, while other types only appear in the late teen or early twenties. In rare cases, symptoms occur even further in to adulthood. While there…

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Hope for New Treatment for Nerve Injuries

At Precision Medical Group, we specialize in helping patients find treatment for nerve injuries. We do this by using state of the art NCS/EMG testing. Our patients will need different kinds of treatment, depending on the age and severity of the damage in their nerves. Some people can do physical therapy, while others will need…

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Learn About Nerve Conditions and How They Are Treated

Nerve conditions can range in seriousness from just annoying to severely debilitating. They present as tingling or numbness in your hands and arms, pain in your neck, shoulders, and back, or weakness in your limbs. Some conditions get worse over time, while others come on suddenly. If you experience any of these symptoms, do not…

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Tips for Exercise Injury Prevention for the Best Workout Routine

A solid exercise routine is a great way to keep your body healthy and strong, which can help you avoid many health conditions. In order to be most beneficial, take common sense precautions for exercise injury prevention. Walking, running, swimming, and weight training can all be excellent choices. The key is to start slowly and…

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