Symptoms Of Tendonitis, Causes and Treating it with Physical Therapy
A medical condition due to which the tendons in your body get inflamed is commonly known a tendonitis. However left untreated can develop into a more complex problem in the joint of the body. Your tendons are flexible cord like structures that attach bone to muscles. Tendons are located through out the entire body. The […]
Get To Know Your HAMSTRING: Unsung Heroes of Your Upper Legs
The hamstrings are the unsung heroes of the upper legs. The three muscles in the back of each thigh enable you to bend your knees and pull your legs back as you walk. They also assist the gluteal muscles (or “glutes”) in the buttocks — the powerhouses that propel your body forward when you get […]
The Importance of Stretching (Do’s & Don’ts Checklist)
Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle’s felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. It’s not enough to build muscle and achieve aerobic fitness. You need to think about flexibility, too. You may think of stretching […]
Effects of stress on the body (Is Your Body On Survival Mode Every Minute of Everyday)
The one thing that all people on this earth have in common is stress. FACT, there is no getting away from it, stress at home, stress at work, stress with bills, stress with children etc. BUT, either way, it doesn’t help you if “your body” is on a constant mode of fight […]
Festive Season Tips (Have A Healthier Christmas)
Enjoy all the festivities of the season and get through the Christmas period without too much impact on your health. Top 10 tips for a healthier Christmas. Don’t sit down all day. Encourage the whole family to get out for a walk at some point – ideally, after dinner to aid digestion. The more activity, the […]
Give Your Heart A WorkOut (Stay Healthy During Christmas)
Every minute of every day. Year after year. Decade after decade. Your heart is always working for you—but are you working for your heart? You see, if you’re not exercising your heart, you’re putting your health and wellbeing at risk. Whatever your age or fitness level, giving your heart a workout will do wonders for […]
What is Golfer’s Elbow and How it is Treated
Golfer’s elbow is a condition caused in elbow and forearm by damaged muscles and ligaments. Muscles are responsible for our body’s voluntary movements. When they are damaged by micro tears they result in restricted movement because of pain and inflammation. Eventually, the formation scar tissues and calcium deposits will create further complications such as restricted […]
Boost Your Immune System Against Colds And Flu
A large number of people suffer with chronic or acute sinus infections, these are very common especially leading up to the summer months when there is increased pollen count. In autumn and winter there is also an increase of coughs and colds in people with an increased risk to the elderly and children. When these […]
Tips For A Healthy Spine ( HEALTHY SPINE is HEALTHY YOU)
I want you to live a fulfilled and successful live- you can only achieve this without neglecting the status of your health, one of those areas, is your SPINE HEALTH. First let’s dive in a bit of information about our spine. The spine provides the structural framework to the entire body. The spinal cord […]
The Epidemic of Sitting Disease
How can an inactive lifestyle lead to health problems? A sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle involving little or no physical activity. A person living a sedentary lifestyle is often sitting or lying down while engaged in an activity like reading, socializing, watching television, playing video games, or using a mobile phone/computer for much […]
