If you want to find the source of your back pain, instead of scrutinizing what’s happening in the gym, you may be better off taking a close look at what’s going on in the kitchen!

We are fortunate to live in Orange County – one of the few year-round weather constants where the sun shines consistently. The conditions here are perfect for an explosive youth club sports scene, where kids literally play sports for as many as 48 of the 52 weeks.

A healthy spine is essential for overall wellness, and the most important thing you can do to keep your spine in good condition is to practice good posture.

No matter where you are headed, it is possible to have fun while keeping your fitness goals intact. Here are a few ways to stay in shape while on vacation.

there are simple stretches that parents can encourage athletes to perform in order to protect themselves before and after a game or practice session.

Kids are pushing themselves to the limit; and sometimes they will get hurt. Some injuries are more common than others, but no pain is better than mild pain.

Everybody needs to do some good stretching on a regular basis, especially athletes, and even more so youth athletes. Our Next Level Wellness team in Irvine has many different stretches you can do to focus on jumper’s knee if you are experiencing the pain associated with it.

Youth athletes are especially susceptible to pain from sore muscles. They are still growing due to growth plates.

Whether you belong to a local club or you take advantage of the many public tennis courts around Orange County, tennis is a great way to get some exercise.

One of the great things I see at 5Ks, 10Ks, and even half-marathons are the growing number of youth runners participating in these events. Some kids, as even young as six-years-old are knocking out 10K races on the weekends. But like adults, those nagging injuries can begin to appear.

With the arrival of spring, more casual swimmers will begin dipping their toes in the water. For the more serious swimmer, they’ve probably logged thousands of laps through the chilly winter months.

Have you enjoyed March Madness? We saw some great games this year, and Loyola of Chicago was certainly entertaining.

A sure sign that spring is here is that Little League, Pony baseball, and softball have had their opening day ceremonies around Irvine, Tustin, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa and our kids are once again taking the field. This means some of our kids who had a nice winter off are back out practicing and playing games.

Are your kids gearing up for the spring sports season? Around Orange County, you can’t turn without seeing a youth club soccer or basketball player or a traveling baseball or softball player.

If you’re like my family, you may be thinking about taking a trip for spring break when the kids are out of school, or you might be planning now for an extended summer vacation.

So many of us with office jobs spend a significant portion of our workdays sitting in front of a computer screen, working on a tablet or smart device, typing on our keyboards, and talking on our phones.

Experiencing some soreness in your back as your sitting here reading this? Wondering what you did to cause your back to feel this way?

Do you love technology as much as I do? If so, you might find yourself on your smartphone quite a bit during your day. Whether checking our calendar, email, or the scores on ESPN, we have become a bit attached to our devices.

Yoga poses help train the body to be healthy and flexible. Being consistent with your practice will improve your posture. You will also gain an increase in balance, with your pelvis, head and shoulders being better aligned. What separates yoga from other exercises is that it will equally stretch and strengthen both sides of your body.