Alvin Brown's Blog (7)

Ever wondered how our body kept us amazingly free from diseases despite daily throwbacks such as stress, trigger factors, and other harmful agents like bacteria, microbes, viruses, and pathogens that try to invade your body? As humans, we are lucky enough to have a built-in protective mechanism called immune system,…

There’s no shortage of people who will eventually find themselves suffering fromlower back pain (LBP). The reasons for pain in the lower back can be numerous, and trying to get to the bottom of it can bea frustrating and daunting process.

Traditionally, the typical causes of LBP can be related to a physical breakdown of the integrity of the boney structures, the joints/articulations, or the myofascial unit in the low back. Another causal factor may be…

Are you dealing with a client that experiences chronic upper cervical pain and dysfunction? On palpation, what you may find is that the segment may feel boney and restricted, and the mobility of the segment on passive range-of-motion, reveals major restrictions, especially in side-bending. There are numerous methods of treating this condition, and based on your expertise,chronic neck pain can be very frustrating for all involved in the attempt to find a…

About 5 years after graduating from high school, I found myself bouncing around doing odd jobs while trying to figure out my purpose in life. I had been attempting to eek out a living as a martial arts and boxing coach, personal trainer, and professional dancer. Things weren’t going too well though, as my wife and I found ourselves having more month at the end of our money, if you know what I mean?

I hadn’t really discovered what my true calling was,…

As exciting as it may seem, having a newborn is certainly not a walk in the park. Dealing with erratic feeding schedules, disturbances in the sleeping pattern, and constant dealings with unexplained crying may sometimes just too much to be deal with.  All of these spell stress for the parents, especially for the new ones. However, before you fuss and lose control, be…