Avoid These Bad Habits For Your Back
If your back hurts but you don’t recall an injury, it may stem from something you’re doing — how you’re sleeping, moving, and perhaps even eating. Sit Hunched Do it too much, and it can flatten the natural curve of your spine and damage the cushioned disks between the bones. This can lead to early […]
Lower Leg Pain: Causes and Treatments
The lower parts of your legs take the brunt of your day-to-day life. You shouldn’t have to be in pain, though. Bones, Joints, and Muscles Muscle cramp. It can strike in your sleep or in the middle of the day. This sudden, tight, intense lower leg pain is sometimes called a “charley horse.” When it takes a grip, it can […]
What’s Frozen Shoulder?
It’s pain and stiffness in your shoulder that happens slowly. It can worsen until your shoulder seems “frozen” in one position. CausesFor example, it can happen if you can’t move your shoulder very well because of an injury or surgery, or if you have diabetes, which can worsen symptoms and make them last longer. Thyroid […]
Active Living With Osteoporosis
If you aren’t active now, check with your doctor/physiotherapist before you start a new fitness program, so you know what’s OK for you to do. GO FOR A SPINCycling — in a group or alone, outside or on a stationary bike — builds stamina and balance with less impact on your knees, hips, and other […]
