Loren Wooldridge

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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...