Allegheny Medical Blog
14Jul/110

Pittsburgh: Get Ready for Summer Swimwear!

Bikini Ready: Now! With Weigh Loss Help in Coraopolis PA

It’s summer, and while some of us are bikini ready, a lot of us are still trying to be that girl in the Yoplait commercial.  You know the one that saves her teeny bikini in the closet until viola! Magically Yoplait light yogurt magically allows her to fit into the bikini?  If only weight loss were that easy.

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It may not be as easy as commercials make it seem, but it definitely is possible.  Here are some great, fun, high calorie burning exercises to get you bikini ready in no time!

  1. Squash.  An hour of playing squash burns 1,000 calories.  No, it isn’t a typo.  Squash is a high energy cardio sport.  To win, you have to outsmart the other player, and of course be able to volley with a racket and a rubber ball no bigger than a gulf ball. squash 150x150 Pittsburgh: Get Ready for Summer Swimwear!
  2. Swimming.  So you may not be totally bikini ready, it is okay.  Swimming is a great cardio workout.  An hour of swimming (at a moderate pace, based on a 150 lb. female) burns about 540 calories! swimming.27084825 std 150x150 Pittsburgh: Get Ready for Summer Swimwear!
  3. Walking. Walking isn’t the fastest calorie burning exercise, but for those of you just starting out, it is a great one!  Walking burns about 205 calories per hour (based on a 150 lb. female, at a moderate pace).
  4. Aerobics.  Aerobics can be done in your home, with or without a video, and it is an amazing calorie burner.  Aerobics burn 410 calories per hour (based on a 150 lb. female).

Allegheny Medical can help! Our Lighten Up® Weight Management Program is a medically supervised exercise program which educates individuals about leading health, active lifestyles and reduces risk factors for disease and injury. Every individual is screened, tested and counseled prior to beginning the customized exercise program.

Weekly Program

1 Office Visit with the Doctor, 1 Office Visit with Registered Dietitian, and 3 Supervised Work-Out Sessions. Price is $29.00 a week.

Body Contouring for Spot Fat Reduction of Stubborn Area.

In Pittsburgh, LipoLaser treatments can be found at Allegheny Medical , one of the premier LipoLaser treatment centers in the western PA area.  Lipo Laser is pain free and non-invasive.

To schedule an appointment, please call our office 412-494-4554.

Allegheny Medical
2000 Cliff Mine Rd, #110
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

412-494-4550

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

13Jul/110

Carnegie PA Chiropractor Asks – Is Your Back Killing You? Treatment Options in the South Hills

Explore Treatment Options for Back Pain near Carnegie PA

Are you one of the 80% of Americans suffer from some sort of back pain?  Back pain is the 5th on the list of most common reasons why people visit a doctor. Here are some common approaches to relieving back pain: chiropractors, physical therapists, over-the-counter and prescription pain medication, and weight loss.

35% of the 22,000,000 patients who visit a chiropractor each year are there because of back pain.  Surveys show 59% of back pain sufferers satisfied with treatment from chiropractic care.  Going to the chiropractor can help with pain in the back and neck area.

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Physical therapy is a widely used option for back pain sufferers.  Surveys show 55% of back pain sufferers were satisfied by treatment from a physical therapist.   People who have back pain, especially lower back pain, may mistakenly think lying down will help the pain.  This is actually incorrect.  Chronic back pain sufferers need to be stretching, and building their back muscles.  This will ultimately help with pain relief.     Physical therapy teaches patients how to safely stretch, exercise their back, and safely do everyday activities.

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Back pain can result from lifestyle choices, like weight gain.    People who are considered to be obese or over weight are potentially at a greater risk for having back problems.  This is due to the extra strain put on their muscles.  If someone who is overweight is suffering from back pain, losing weight may be the solution they were looking for.

Allegeny Medical can help with all 3 options!  We are a comprehensive medical center that provides Carnegie Physical Therapy, Carnegie Chiropractic Care, and Medically Supervised Weight Loss through Exercise and Nutritional counseling.  Call (412) 494-4550 for an appointment.

Allegheny Medical
Park West Two, Suite 110
2000 Cliff Mine Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
(412) 494-4550

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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12Jul/110

Pittsburgh LipoLaser: A Noninvasive Route to a Whole New You

Bridgeville, Carnegie Alternative to cosmetic surgery to improve body image: LipoLaser Now in Pittsburgh

Cosmetic surgery to improve body image is no longer for just for celebrities and public figures.  It is something many "normal" people do, often with substantial improvement to their confidence and ability to feel good about themselves.  Whatever the reason, liposuction is a popular treatment for fatty areas of the body that just don’t seem to go away.  Liposuction is a fairly invasive procedure.  It requires anesthesia, pain, and recovery time.  Fortunately there are alternatives to liposuction.

LipoLaser is a good option for people who have very stubborn areas of fat on their body.  The laser is able to loosen adipose fatty.  Adipose fat is the fat that causes us to gain inches and cellulite.  The LipoLaser is noninvasive, painless, and doesn’t require any sort of recovery time.

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LipoLaser is great for body contouring and spot fat removal.  Sometimes after losing a lot of weight areas of fat still remain, or areas of the body still need sculpted.  LipoLaser is great for this as well.  LipoLaser also stimulates the metabolism while breaking down fatty tissue.

LipoLaser is used for ten minutes on one problem area of the body.  Adipose fatty tissue is easily breakable.  The laser breaks down the fat.  This broken down fatty acids turns into energy through natural bodily functions.

In Pittsburgh, LipoLaser treatments can be found at Allegheny Medical , one of the premier LipoLaser treatment centers in the western PA area.

Call Now for a free consultation: 412-494-4550

Allegheny Medical
Park West Two, Suite 110,
2000 Cliff Mine Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

412-494-4550

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

10Jul/110

Coraopolis PA Chiropractor: Sleeping & Sitting Postures to prevent Neck Pain

Tips from a Physical Therapist & Chiropractor near Coraopolis PA

Neck pain is something numerous people deal with every day.  It has many causes.  Especially now with the rising use of laptops and desktop computers, neck pain is quite common if these machines are not used correctly (ergonomically).  Even when they are used correctly long hours typing at a desk can cause neck pain.  Sometimes neck pain can be caused by sleeping incorrectly.

Neck pain that is caused by every day activity can sometimes be prevented.  Sleeping on your back is the best way to sleep for your spine.  If you are at a computer for long periods of time, make sure you are sitting ergonomically.  The pictures below are great examples of proper ergonomics for lap and desktops.

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Chiropractic care and physical therapy can be highly beneficial when it comes to alleviating neck pain.  It is especially important to treat neck pain when the pain is from an injury.  Injury related neck pain can greatly benefit from treatments like physical therapy.

Coraopolis PA Chiropractor for Back/Neck Pain & Sports Injuries

Finding the right doctor is essential to your good health. Dr. Drew Fanelli is Board certified, Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (FACO).  Coraopolis Chiropractor: Read More

Physical Therapy Services near Coraopolis PA

Helping you reach maximum movement throughout your lifetime. Coraopolis Physical Therapy: Read More

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9Jul/110

Carnegie PA: Weight Loss and Medically Supervised Exercise Program

Integrating fitness and learning healthier eating habits for weight loss: Carnegie PA

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Monitoring your diet is vital to weight loss.  Just as vital though is exercise.  Exercise is important for everyone and cannot be overlooked.  Walking is a great way to burn calories and relieve stress.  Find a walking buddy, or a work out buddy; if you have an obligation with another person you are more likely to keep it.

Always be sure to diet and exercise in a healthy manner.  Over exercising and under eating is never health, and under eating actually slows your metabolism.  When trying to lose weight always keep an eye on your goal weight.  Some people have jeans that they can’t fit into, others have a bathing suit they are keeping for that special day; whatever it is, keep your spirits up and remember what you are working for!

Allegheny Medical can help! Our Lighten Up® Weight Management Program is a medically supervised exercise program which educates individuals about leading health, active lifestyles and reduces risk factors for disease and injury. Every individual is screened, tested and counseled prior to beginning the customized exercise program.

Weekly Program

1 Office Visit with the Doctor, 1 Office Visit with Registered Dietitian, and 3 Supervised Work-Out Sessions. Price is $29.00 a week.

To schedule an appointment, please call our office 412-494-4554.

Allegheny Medical
Park West Two, Suite 110,
2000 Cliff Mine Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15275

412-494-4550

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm and Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm