A good friend of mine, Dr. Lorraine Johnson of trackmom.com, told me about a really useful technique she like to incorporate. She begins her "New Year's Resolution" immediately after Labor Day.  At first, I thought this to be an odd practice.  But after studying her concept more deeply, and actually attempting it on my own, I now see the genius.

For most of us, our year doesn't actually begin in January, rather it begins in September.  I understand what our calendars say, but think about it.  September is when the randomness of summer once again gives way to the routine.  For many of us, September is when the summer camps and  vacations end and our kids school year begins.

In fact, it can be argued that January isn't a change at all from December, but by comparison, September is a totally new world from the frolic and frenzy of the summer.

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In a couple of weeks, I'll be heading to Minneapolis to take my spine certification in Active Release. I am extremely excited about this particular credential because it will complete my full body training (Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity and Spine) in the Active Release Technique.

Although I have been treating soft tissue syndromes and injuries for quite some time, I continue to find that the more opportunities I have to be around talented practitioners, and practice side by side with them, the more sensitive and precise my diagnostic and treatment skills become.

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We have often discussed the effects of childhood obesity on young people and families, but did you ever think it would adversely affect the military?

According to a recent report from the Army, "more than 25 percent of the young recruits, all under the age of 25 years of age, are too obese to work in the military."

This recent phenomena has forced the Army, as well as other branches of the military to alter its typical training regime because the obese recruits simply cannot follow the regular training programs.

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