Back pain is something that almost all of us will experience at one point or another. According to the University of Maryland, up to 80% of the adult population suffers from back pain, and it is the second most common reason for doctors visits. Before you book an appointment with your physician, see if these… Continue reading Stretches To Alleviate Your Back Pain (Part 2: Upper Back)
Back pain is something that almost all of us will experience at one point or another. According to the University of Maryland, up to 80% of the adult population suffers from back pain, and it is the second most common reason for doctors visits. Before you book an appointment with your physician, see if these… Continue reading Stretches To Alleviate Your Back Pain (Part 1: Lower Back)
Think arthritis is just for the elderly? Think again – more than half of all Americans who suffer from arthritis are under the age of 65. Many of these people begin showing symptoms as young as their 30s. Be on the lookout for these five early warning signs of arthritis. Morning Stiffness Many of us… Continue reading Early Signs of Arthritis
Unfortunately, injuries are a big part of sports, and even our everyday lives. If you sustain an injury, how you handle the immediate treatment has a big impact on how long your recovery will take. When it comes to immediate treatment, all you need to know is one acronym: RICE. Rest The first… Continue reading How To Treat Sprains and Strains
When it comes to dealing with joint and muscle pain, hot and cold therapy are two of the cheapest, easiest means of self-treatment that we have available. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misconception surrounding these two approaches. Cryotherapy and thermotherapy – or ice packs and heating pads – are polar opposites of each other,… Continue reading Pain Management: Ice or Heat?
Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of Americans. The pain, inflammation, and stiffness of your joints can make any day miserable, but for those who suffer from it, they swear that winter is the worst. Something about the cold weather and (lack of) barometric pressure in the air during the wintertime can worsen your… Continue reading How to Reduce Joint Pain in the Winter
Do you find yourself constantly digging your fingertips into your neck and shoulders, hoping to relieve the ongoing pain and discomfort? You aren’t alone. The neck is the second-most prevalent location for chronic pain experienced by Americans, trailing only the lower back. Harvard School of Medicine estimates that seven out of ten people will experience… Continue reading How To Relieve Tension In Your Neck And Upper Back
Smart phones are one of the amazing luxuries of modern technology. They bring the world to your fingertips, and make your life much more convenient in so many ways. Except one – your spinal health. With millions of Americans basically attached to their cell phones, a new epidemic is on the rise: text neck. What… Continue reading What Is Text Neck?
If you are like 86% of Americans, your job consists of your butt firmly being planted to your chair. Sitting too much can be bad for your health, and if you sit with poor posture you could be doubling down on these effects. Proper posture is all about keeping your body in a position which… Continue reading Three Ways To Tell That You Have Bad Posture
Arthritis is an umbrella term used to describe more than 100 different diseases that cause joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. While the risk factors for each type of arthritis are different, there are certain things you can do to lower your chances at developing most of them. Here are five ways to reduce your risk… Continue reading 5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Arthritis
