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Can rest cause back pain?
For years the common treatment was rest and lack of activity to help recover from back pain. But that rest might be doing more harm than good. So how does rest cause back pain? When people rest and aren’t moving or using there back, there muscles in the back get weaker and weaker. Consider a… Continue reading Can rest cause back pain?
Healthy habits by age 20
Many studies have shown the quality of life is improved by habits we form at an early age. Here are 8 healthy habits to have by age 20: Learn to Cook – We are a fast food nation and it has had a significant impact on the health of our nation. Learning to cook allows… Continue reading Healthy habits by age 20
The Placebo effect on Back Pain
How does the placebo effect back pain? People suffering from chronic back pain will often turn to medication to help ease the pain. A recent study, researchers recruited 97 adult patients with low back pain lasting at least 3 months. Patients were randomly assigned to 3 weeks of treatment on their usual pain medications alone, or… Continue reading The Placebo effect on Back Pain
How technology is injurying your body
Technology can help make things easier for us, but in some cases it can injure you body. Here are 4 ways technology is injurying your body. Thumb strain – Most of our handheld devices encourage a lot of thumb movement from swiping, typing, and tapping. Overuse in this area can lead to thumb strain. Take… Continue reading How technology is injurying your body
WHY ARE THE FEET SO IMPORTANT?
Have you thought about the important role your feet play in your daily life? On face value, your feet touch the ground whenever you’re standing, walking or running, and they are extensions of the legs, which help move you. But your feet are much more than that. After all, they are the foundation of your… Continue reading WHY ARE THE FEET SO IMPORTANT?
How to sleep soundly
Getting a good nights sleep is the best way for the body to recover after a busy day. So, how do you sleep soundly? 1) Your Mattress Most people buy a new mattress when their old one “wears out,” meaning that it’s tattered, torn, excessively stained and/or otherwise unappealing to sleep on. Generally, it is… Continue reading How to sleep soundly
8 GREAT EXERCISE TIPS
Great Exercise Tips! 1. HAVE A PLAN Consistent exercise requires focus, and focus requires a plan. Outline your workouts by day, week and month so when you hit the gym, you know what to do. 2. DON’T OVERDO IT In the real world, you’re not competing on “The Biggest Loser.” Work out for five hours a day… Continue reading 8 GREAT EXERCISE TIPS
WALKING SPEED PREDICTS LIFE EXPECTANCY
As we age, many of us find that our walking speed gets slower. Most of us assume that it’s inevitable. It’s not. Researchers compared natural walking speed and life expectancy and came to some startling conclusion. They combined the results of nine different studies and followed 34,000 participants for up to 21 years. Each participant… Continue reading WALKING SPEED PREDICTS LIFE EXPECTANCY
Myths about back pain
5 Myths about back pain Any medical condition can have myths created around the causes. We often have discussions with patients around the causes of back pain and we often hear myths about back pain. Here are some of the most common myths around back pain. Heavy school back packs cause back pain – A… Continue reading Myths about back pain