As far as your physical health goes, a 9 to 5 job spent sitting at a desk all day is not exactly ideal. Sitting does not promote good circulation, range of motion, or flexibility, and all of these things are essential components to your well-being! Office workers may even find that they suffer from chronic […]
When you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you are left with stiff joints that can be extremely painful to move. As a result, even the most routine everyday activities can be an enormous challenge and can cause high levels of discomfort and fatigue. While medication can help mitigate some of this pain, another way to treat […]
If you have a job that demands using a computer and typing most of the day and have recently found yourself experiencing pain or numbness in your hand, wrist, or arm, you might have CTS, or carpal tunnel syndrome. CTS can also be developed if you work in an assembly line, or can be caused […]
As effortless as it may appear, dancing is one of the most strenuous physical activities in which you can participate. A dancer’s body needs to be in top shape in order to get through practices and performances, and an injury can all-too-easily put a stop to this. Read on to discover more about some common […]
Whether they’ve been affecting your fantasy football scores or simply holding back your favorite teams from doing well this season, it is undeniable that injuries in professional sports have been taking their toll on athletes lately. One of the most recent reports comes from Chicago Bears star Brandon Marshall, who during a game against the […]
When people hear the word “therapy,” they most often think of it as a solution to an existing problem or issue. Therapy in all of its forms can certainly be that; it provides treatment and rehabilitation for people suffering from a wide range of things. But it may be time to start thinking of therapy […]
ounger bones and muscles tend to bounce back relatively quickly from most common injuries. While a severe fracture or pull might have long-term effects, the majority of everyday injuries only require rest and rehabilitation to make a full recovery. But while this may be the general rule for young people, as we get older, our […]
When you get an injury, you may be used to following the rules of “RICE”, also know as rest, ice, compression, and elevation. However, more studies have been conducted, proving that keeping active while treating your injury is actually more effective. While you are resting your injury, you’re also resting the rest of your body. […]
Now that school has been back in session for a while, more and more youth sports teams are gearing up for their competitive seasons. Participating in a school or club team has many benefits for young teens: it gives them a great opportunity to socialize, to practice new skills, to exercise, and to gain a […]
You may have gotten sick of hearing your parents tell you to “sit up straight!” as a child, but would you believe that they were actually right? Good posture is an important part of your body’s overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, many of us today suffer from bad posture: we sit at desks all day, […]
