Monday, December 2, 2019

Love Your Heels But Can’t Stand Them? These Tips Will Make Wearing Them Less Painful


Love Your Heels But Can’t Stand Them? These Tips Will Make Wearing Them Less Painful    




Women understand that heels give them a sexy walk. Also, prolonged use can be painful, aside from the medical advice that heels can affect the posture, the joints and lead to back pain. However, there are expert tips to make them less painful, such as using leather, an in-sole cushion, using deodorant to prevent chafing, and taping the toes. Click here for more details.



 

These Exercises Will Strengthen Your Glutes Without Causing Knee Pain


These Exercises Will Strengthen Your Glutes Without Causing Knee Pain    




The knee joint provides support to the body while standing. Any malfunction in the knee joint will affect the spine alignment, and lead to back pain. On the other hand, the gluteus is essential for a correct posture, but most gluteus exercises also result in knee pain. Check these exercises that will strengthen the gluteus without producing knee pain. Additional info click here.



 

Weather Is Not Related To Joint Pain, According To Scientists


Weather Is Not Related To Joint Pain, According To Scientists    




Many people complain that warm weather makes them feel joint pain and clamps. However, scientists agree that there is no connection between the two and that damp and cold weather makes people more aware of their aches and discomfort. This belief dated back to Roman times. More details click here.



 

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Yoga More Effective Than Painkillers When Treating Chronic Pain


Yoga More Effective Than Painkillers When Treating Chronic Pain    




Yoga is well-known to ease back pain, anxiety and general wellbeing. The alternative treatment for back pain is via opioids, which has the risk of addiction and are effective in only 60% of the cases. Considering again yoga, a study has shown that this technique, guided by an instructor, can effectively reduce chronic pain within six to twelve months. It even was twice as effective as other cases in which there were only exercises for the back or no exercises at all. Click here for more info.



 

There Is A Higher Number Of Cases Of “Text Neck”


There Is A Higher Number Of Cases Of “Text Neck”    




Text neck is caused when there is an inclination of the head to the front for prolonged periods of time. This results in extensive use of portable devices and screens. The front inclination of the head causes excessive stress on the neck vertebrae and muscles. There are treatments available as well as training to avoid using the screen t such as low position leading to text neck. Additional information click here.



 

These Habits Will Help Easing Back Pain


These Habits Will Help Easing Back Pain    




Back pain can be caused by an improper lifting of an object, a sudden movement or a muscle spasm, among others. Usually, back pain lasts for 3 or 4 weeks, unless the cause is more serious. Normal treatment is based on meds, but it will be more effective if certain habits are followed, such as avoiding screens, which slouch the head and put more pressure on the spine, a quality sleep to ease the inflammation, and keep moving and exercising. Check the full list. More info click here.



 

Excess Coffee Intake Can Cause Electrolyte Imbalance And Muscle Cramps


Excess Coffee Intake Can Cause Electrolyte Imbalance And Muscle Cramps    




Your daily coffee is an energy booster and has antioxidants, but unfortunately, excessive ingestion can result in back pain. This is because caffeine dehydrates the body, causing electrolyte imbalance, which causes muscle cramps. Also, caffeine is considered as a drug, so its withdrawal affects the body in for form of fatigue, joint pain, sleepiness, and general stiffness. Click here for more information.