Dr. Armstrong is a regular contributor of articles to magazines and other print media.
Posted by Dr. Armstrong on Jul 17, 2012, under General Health, Spine Health, Sports Medicine
Originally published in Westlake Malibu Lifestyle Back Health While Traveling – By Ian Armstrong, M.D. School’s out and that’s usually accompanied by lots of traveling and long hours spent in cars and airplanes. Sitting for long periods of time in a car or on an airplane can cause undue pressure on your back. Here’s how [...]
Posted by Dr. Armstrong on Sep 28, 2011, under General Health, Spine Health
This is the time of year to embrace new healthy habits and establish daily routines with healthful benefits. It is the time of year we try to make positive change, attack old problems with new-found vigor, and eliminate bad habits and create new healthy ones.
Posted by Dr. Armstrong on Sep 28, 2011, under General Health, Spine Health, Sports Medicine
As we start a new year, many of us are thinking of our health, weight, vitality, and longevity. Plans are being made to join expensive gyms and embark on complex exercise regimes that will probably fall by the wayside. We look to consult with gurus, psychologists, life coaches and nutritionists to help us begin a healthier new year.
Posted by Dr. Armstrong on Sep 5, 2011, under Neurosurgical Trauma, Spine Health, Sports Medicine
Head injuries constitute the most frequent cause of death in sports-related events and accidents. Ten percent of college football and 20 percent of high school football players suffer from significant head injuries and/or concussions.
Posted by Dr. Armstrong on Sep 5, 2011, under General Health
Aaron worked in Healthcare, was 55 years old, six foot , perhaps carrying 10 to 12 extra pounds, in good health, belonged to a gym, and made at least an occasional guest appearance there – if not regularly.
Posted by Dr. Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011, under General Health
Obesity has become somewhat of a silent but observable epidemic in the U.S. In our health aware, body conscious, sometimes weight-obsessed society, obesity has become one of the most rapidly-growing health care problems in our country.
Posted by Dr. Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011, under General Health
How many times have you started a new exercise program only to drop out after a few days or weeks? Don’t feel bad, you’re in very good company. Luckily some very simple principles and strategies can help us stick with exercise long-term. Below are 10 of my favorites.
Posted by Dr. Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011, under Sports Medicine
One of the most overlooked aspects of a hockey player's conditioning is hydration. Even though competition is in a cool environment, because of the intensity of the game and the amount of equipment worn, hockey players can lose a great deal of fluid.