Because slipped discs generally occur within the first hour of your day, it’s very important that you stretch your back as soon as you wake up. Back muscles can constrict during sleep and may not be ready for exertion as soon as you get out of bed. Your mind may already be awake, but your body […]
The superhuman ability to shrug off pain like an oversized jacket might seem like the domain of athletes—remember Keri Strug’s unbelievable one-legged vault in the ’96 Olympics?—but a new study in the journal Pain shows that anyone can boost their pain tolerance. 5 Best Workouts For Chronic Pain After analyzing 15 studies of athletes around the […]
Barefoot running becomes trendier as fitness enthusiasts search for innovative and efficient methods to maximize the benefits of their workouts. As its popularity rises, so do the voices of proponents and skeptics. Many fitness gurus advertise what they describe to be the undeniable benefits of barefoot running. Other medical and fitness experts advise against barefoot […]
Summertime is the right time for setting goals and accomplishing things you may never have dreamed of. If you have ever considered trying out for a Triathlon, consider these helpful tips to increase your chance of success. Train in each event. You are going to swim, ride and run. Therefore, each week, you […]
Doing more repetitions with less weight builds muscle and increases strength just as effectively as training with heavy weights, a new Canadian study indicates. The critical factor in muscle gain is pushing yourself to the point of fatigue, according to the researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. They examined how different combinations of weight […]
Performing yoga has helped many people to manage their back pain; it also leads to an improvement in mood and ability to function. Patient who practice yoga have more success in pain management than those who reply on only conventional treatment. In a recent study, a group of people were tasked with attending a yoga […]
Stretching is one of the easiest ways to stay fit and healthy. Stretching is an integral part of exercise and is also important in everyday life. Many people underestimate the importance of stretching and injure themselves as a result. The Stretching Exercises App from the Android App store is a great resource for a myriad of stretches. […]
Exercise can be the key to your recovery, as well as a good prevention against future pain. Our physicians have developed an exercise routine with easy explanations and diagrams to help you follow them properly. The purpose of these exercises is to promote flexibility and strengthen the spinal musculature. Low Back Exercises Unless instructed otherwise, […]
Iliotibial band syndrome is a common knee injury. The most common symptom is lateral knee pain caused by inflammation of the distal portion of the iliotibial band. The iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia that crosses the hip joint and extends distally to insert on the patella, tibia, and biceps femoris tendon. In […]
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it gets weak, swollen, and irritated (inflamed). Then your heel […]
