Healthy tips blog
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August 10
The Unexpected Benefits of Stretching
Posted in Health & WellnessMany non-athletes — and even a few actual jocks — are guilty of either rushing through their warm-up stretching, or skipping the cool-down moves after the workout. Yet, along with cardio and strength-training, stretching also delivers significant health benefits. You probably already know that...
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July 20
How Staying Active at Work Can Increase Productivity
Posted in Health & WellnessPicture yourself at work. Hunched over a keyboard, clicking away on a mouse, answering the phone, or having meetings, the most moving around you are likely to do is to and from the copy machine. It is no surprise that our sedentary jobs are...
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July 10
Tips to Treat Your Arthritis Pain
Posted in Health & WellnessIf you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are looking for options for managing the day to day aches and pains and often debilitating loss of mobility. Fortunately, there are many things you can do that,...
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June 10
Still hurting? Your Diet Could Be Why
Posted in Health & WellnessWhat you put in your mouth can make your aches and pains worse. Like they say, “You are what you eat.” There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in pain. Eating a healthier diet can help you feel better, without...
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June 10
Without Intervention, Your Lower Back Pain Could Be Here to Stay
Posted in Health & WellnessAsk any physical therapist, and you’ll get confirmation that lower back pain is the most frequent complaint they’re asked to treat. Often, back strain goes away on their own, especially with the classic “RICE” treatment. But when rest, ice, compression and elevation just can’t...
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May 20
How to Protect Your Back
Posted in Health & WellnessHave you ever felt low back pain after doing too much the day before? One of the major causes of low back pain is repetitive injury to the spine. Repetitive injuries can be as simple as picking up boxes or having to bend down...
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May 10
Tips for Relieving Sciatica Pain
Posted in Health & WellnessDo you have back pain or sciatica? In a study reported in the journal Orthopedics, 650 people were examined for low back pain or sciatica. About 25% had reported an episode of sciatica in the past 6 months of the study. This shows how...
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April 20
Tips for Relieving Neck Pain
Posted in Health & WellnessDo you find yourself with a nagging neck or headache, especially after a long day or stressful event? The American Academy of Pain Medicine reports that neck pain and severe headaches or migraines make up about 30% of all commonly reported pain conditions. There...
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April 10
6 Tips for Relieving Pain From Herniated Discs
Posted in Health & WellnessDo you experience achy or sharp radiating pain to your shoulder, arm, buttock or leg? This may be an indicator of a bulging or herniated disc in the neck or back. Between each of the vertebrae that make up your spine are small cushions...
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March 20
Tips for avoiding back pain
Posted in Health & WellnessIs a sore back interfering with your life? You are not alone! Nearly four out of five people experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain takes various forms, from a persistent dull ache to sudden sharp pain, and has many...