Bay Area Sports Chiropractors at the Guardsmen Century Cycling Tour this Saturday at Crissy Field

September 20. 2011

The Guardsmen Century race is this Saturday at Crissy Field. The race takes cyclists over the Golden Gate Bridge and into Marin County and back. The Guardsmen help raise money to provide at-risk youth of the San Francisco Bay Area with outdoor education and scholarships.

USDA Replaces Food Pyramid with Healthy Plate

June 11, 2011

The US Department of Agriculture has dropped the food guide pyramid and has adopted a colorful, healthy plate called "MyPlate" as the new guide to healthy eating.

Statuto 8K Race Benefits Stand Up to Cancer

June 05, 2011

The San Francisco Italian Athletic Club held the 91st running of Statuto 8k run to benefit Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C).

Bay Area Sports Chiropractors at the Presidio 10

April 17, 2011

The Guardsmen teamed up with the Ashlyn Dyer Foundation today to organize The Presidio 10 to raise money to fund neurological research for those affected by traumatic brain injuries.

Remote Area Expedition Provides No-Cost Health Care at the Oakland Coliseum

April 17, 2011

Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a group of volunteer health professionals that provide much needed services at no cost to the uninsured or underinsured. RAM was in Oakland at the Coliseum last weekend serving the people of the Bay Area.

Inaugural Bay Area Cross Challenge Was Amazing

January 25, 2011

This 5K race was exciting and fun to watch. It was great to see all of these world class athletes in action. Thanks to the Bay Area Track Club for letting the Bay Area Sports Chiropractors be a part of it and allowing me to provide post-race treatment. Hope to see you at the next event!

Are Custom Shoe Orthotics Right For You?

January 06, 2011

Lack of proper foot support can give rise to joint and muscle pain in many different areas of the body. If your arches aren't being supported properly, biomechanical abnormalities may result, causing not only foot pain, but pain in your knees, hips, low back and even your neck!

The Guardsmen Tour in San Francisco a Great Success

October 18, 2010

Dr. Hobbs and the rest of the Bay Area Sports Chiropractors pitched in to help the cyclists as they finished the 100 mile ride by providing Active Release Techniques (R). The cyclists really appreciated the relief from those sore muscles following the long ride through San Francisco and Marin County.

It's Back to School Time.

09/18/2010

Make sure that your child's backpack isn't hurting them!

San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz

08/30/2010

Congratulations to everyone that braved the cold water of San Francisco Bay to participate in the San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz last weekend.

San Francisco Marathon Training Group This Weekend

July 22, 2010

Dr. Hobbs will be joining the Bay Area Sports Chiropractors this weekend, July 25, at the San Francisco Marathon to treat muscle injuries with Active Release Techniques.

Acute Low Back Pain May Benefit from Activity vs Bed Rest

07/12/2010

A recent literature review by the Cochrane Group suggests that sufferers of low back pain may get some pain relief as well as functional improvement with advice to stay active, as compared with advice to rest in bed.

Dr. Hobbs Joins the Bay Area Sports Chiropractors at the Livestrong Challenge

07-10-2010

Dr. Hobbs will be providing Active Release Techniques demos for cyclists participating in the Livestrong Challenge in San Jose, CA on the weekend of July 10th and 11th.

Processed Meats Increases Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Diabetes rather than Red Meat

05/20/2010

A recent study by Dr. Renata Macha from Harvard School of Public Health shows that eating processed meat, rather than red meat, inceases the risk of CHD and diabetes. Although this shows that that red meat does not increase the risk of these diseases, this is not an excuse to consume more red meat.

New Study Suggests Teens at Risk of Acetaminophen Overdose

May 07, 2010

A new study by the University of Rochester School of Medicine states that as many as 85% of teens may be at risk of overdosing on acetaminophen.

Dr. Hobbs is providing Active Release Techniques (R) for Ultramarathoners

04-28-2010

Dr. Hobbs will be providing ART with the Bay Area Sports Chiropractors for the runners of the Quicksliver 50K/50 mile race on Saturday, May 8th, 2010.