Focus Health ExRx

05/23/2026

Most people think of rest when they have chronic pain, but many times, chronic pain can manifest from your brain "remembering" past injuries and trauma.

Exercise can actually help! Not only can each workout help desensitize your body to pain, it also produces endorphins which act like opioids - which help decrease sensation.

05/22/2026

Before you start heavy medications, or even contemplate joint replacement, understand that a decrease in hormones may possibly be the cause of your joint pain - and specifically hip bursitis. Precision Lifestyle Medicine, such as an individualized exercise prescription, will help ease pain in the long term. Once hormones stop fluctuating and you optimize strength, mobility, and fitness, you will see joint pain and other orthopedic issues decrease in severity.

Menopause can trigger widespread joint and muscle pain known as musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Learn what causes it, common symptoms, and how to find relief....

05/21/2026

Exercise will boost immunotherapy treatments to fight cancer, as well as transform your body to fight from within.

Gut microbes prove key to understanding how exercise improves cancer outcomes and enhances response to immunotherapy in mice.

05/14/2026

Do you do The Dead Bug? 😳 It will
strengthen your Core, Back, Abs, and as
a bonus will work COORDINATION! We add this exercise to most of our client's workouts. It's
especially important for weak backs.

Begin by doing the exercise like the video. Once you get your lower body going, start dropping the opposite arm above your head at the same time as your leg . Go back to middle before switching sides.

Always listen to your body and avoid sharp
pain while exercising. Also, make sure you consult with your doctor before starting a new exercise - especially if you suffer from orthopedic limitations. Better to be safe!

Any more questions on personalizing your exercise program, email us movemore@FocusHealthExRx



Check out link in comment section to find instruction for the Dead Bug on Sworkit!

05/14/2026

It seems there are many people sniffling and coughing right now. 😳. If you become on of the unlucky sick ones, what is the best way to deal with exercise? This article has some good tips, but one thing to make sure… whether you are able to get your workout in safely or not, always stay overall active. Moving around the house, even with a fever, will help to keep your immune system charged and will help to keep mucus out of your lungs and other airway passages.

Research has shown that exercise may actually help a common cold, but should you always work out when you’re sick? And how much exercise is too much?

05/08/2026

This is more of a reason to go out and have fun dancing. Enjoy the weekend getting healthy!

05/07/2026

The bridge is a great exercise to train your abs, gluts and hamstrings (which are often missed). This exercise is especially helpful as you age as it helps strengthen your pelvic floor. It also is one of the best exercises to tighten and raise your gluts.

Learn how to do the glute bridge exercise with proper form and variations for joint issues. Follow our step-by-step instructions and tips.

05/05/2026

Physical activity can help sleep quality, as well as drastically slow the progression of dementia.

Study finds that while both light and vigorous activity can reduce sleep disturbances, high-intensity workouts provide the greatest benefit — offering new hope for quality rest and dementia prevention.

05/04/2026

Exercise and healthy diet. Nothing extreme.

Traditional Medicine will keep you alive, but
Lifestyle Medicine will keep you LIVING.

Ellen Burstyn shares her longevity habits, such as Central Park walks and gratitude practice, while discussing her new book, 'Poetry Says It Better.'

04/28/2026

"We have met the enemy and it's the sofa".

Higher intensity, interval training can be extremely beneficial for those with arthritis - but that does not mean doing it everyday. Pacing is important. This includes understanding the balance between too much activity vs too much rest. Your Doctor can help you with traditional medications, but they do not have the training to prescribe exercise for health. Working in partnership with an Exercise Physiologist to individualize your Lifestyle Medicine prescription is key to success.

We have met the enemy and it's the sofa, updated guideline indicates

04/28/2026

In order to age optimally, the brain AND body need to be happy and healthy!

We’re wired to move together—not alone. New research shows exercising in sync—from yoga classes to team sports—boosts mood, builds resilience, and deepens our sense of belonging.