16 Ways You May Be Hurting Your Joints
Carry Extra Weight Your joints, which link your bones together, are sensitive to heavy loads. Every pound on your frame puts 4 pounds of stress on your knees. It also strains your back, hips, and feet. That causes wear and tear that can lead to damage, aches, and pain. Being overweight also triggers inflammation. That […]
Knee Pain Dos and Don’ts
The biggest joint in your body is sort of like a Swiss Army knife. It helps you sit, stand, lift, walk, run, and jump. It also has lots of parts that can get injured: tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones that you can crack, tear, dislocate, and more. Do: Rest a Sore Knee Take a break […]
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 […]
