Loren Wooldridge

If you've ever rolled your ankle or pulled a muscle while chasing the dog around Mills Park, your first thought was probably: "Quick, get the ice and the couch!" For years, we were told that RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) was the only way to go. But science evolves, and at The Health Lab here in Carson City, we're moving on to something much more positive. Meet your new recovery best friends: PEACE & LOVE. The shift is backed by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, which...

Why Walking is the Best Medicine for Low Back Pain We've all been there. You bend over to pick up a sock, and suddenly—zap—your lower back decides it's done for the day. Your first instinct is probably to curl up on the couch, but here is a secret: movement is medicine. While resting for a day or two might feel right, staying still for too long actually makes back pain stick around longer. So is walking good for lower back pain? In almost every case, yes — and the research backs it up. A 2024...

You line up your shot. Smooth backswing. Solid contact. Then—ouch. That nagging pain on the inside of your elbow shows up again, right on cue. If this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with golfer's elbow. And no, you don't need to give up golf, lifting, or the rest of your active life to fix it. At The Health Lab in Carson City, we believe in Real Rehab—not endless rest, not fear-based movement rules, and definitely not quick fixes that don't hold up. Let's talk about what golfer's elbow...