Active Spinal & Sports Care, Inc. Blog

Sometimes the Best Medicine Is Listening 1/25/26 Sometimes the most important thing we can do as providers is shut up and listen. It is important for all providers to gather oneself first, be mindful and open your ears, not just your mouth. Patients don’t come in as blank slates or checklists. They come in as…

Why the New Food Pyramid Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All 1/18/26 There’s been a lot of buzz around the “new” food pyramid, and honestly, there’s a lot to like. I appreciate that it finally flips the old model on its head. Emphasizing real, whole foods, quality protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich plants, while eliminating ultra-processed foods, refined sugar,…

Why I practice the way I do 1/12/26 I started my career working with athletes and quickly learned that pain and performance are rarely about one thing. I treated fighters, triathletes, tennis players and more from weekend warriors to professional athletes at the highest level. Over the years, I’ve studied and applied a wide range…

Dr. Armen’s Corner: Why Pain Isn’t as Simple as It Seems 1/5/26 One of the most important things I’ve learned in practice is that pain is rarely just about one thing. It is rarely one joint that is stuck or a “knot” that needs to be worked out. When someone comes in hurting, where they…