You might not expect to find a hike through the countryside right next to the South Hills Village, but that is just where this month’s trail is located. The Gilfillan Trail Loop was a part of 60-acres of land purchased by Upper St. Clair in 1976 from the Gilfillan Family. Upper St. Clair decided to…
Category: Fitness
Boyce Mayview Park
Boyce Mayview Park is located in Upper St. Clair, not to be confused with Boyce Park in Plum. The July Trail of the Month is more than just a trail; Boyce Mayview Park is equipped with many amenities for all ages and abilities. The park is nestled along Chartier’s Creek on the Chartier’s flood plain….
Fitness in the Real World Part 3: Making Fitness a Family Affair
Fitness in the Real World We all have a million excuses for why we just cannot seem to stay fit. It may take some commitment to live healthier, but if you are realistic it might be easier than you think. Our biggest advice for maintaining a healthy routine is planning ahead. It is easy to…
Fitness in the Real World Part 1: Make Time for Healthy Habits
Fitness in the Real World What is your excuse for not exercising? Making a commitment to stay fit can be overwhelming. Making excuses is the easy way out. Fitness in the real world needs to be realistic. Our biggest advice for maintaining a healthy routine is planning ahead. Deliberately plan your day ahead of time,…
Back to School Backpack Tips
Back to school can mean getting back to back pain for many students. Carrying a heavy load to and from school every day can be a big burden. You hate to see your kids struggle, but aside from asking their teacher to give them less homework what can you do? Parents do not need to feel helpless when…
Mingo Creek County Park
Getting outdoors in the fall is a great way to give summer an appropriate goodbye. Here in Pennsylvania, we are fortunate enough to witness the leaves changing colors to brighten up the season. Mingo Creek County Park is a great place to get outside before the end of the season. Mingo Creek is located in…
Winter Sports Safety
It is hard to be active in the winter. We all want to hide inside and become couch potatoes while chanting the popular moniker, “Is it summer yet?!” Don’t let the winter weather keep you inside. Sitting around all day is not a good cure for back pain. The more you get out and get…
Featured Pittsburgh Area Trails
We want to encourage our patients to get out and explore the world around them. Walking, biking and running on trails is a great way to not only get exercise but also relieve stress. Dr. Galioto has compiled a list of his favorite local trails and their unique features, explore our list to find a…
Montour Trail
The Montour Trail is 55-mile multi-use trail that forms an arc around the city of Pittsburgh. As a part of the rails to trails system, it follows the path of the Montour Railroad. Both the railroad and trail were named for the Montour Creek the follows alongside their paths. The massive trial began in 1989…