The Link Between Your Feet and Low Back Pain
All parts of your body are linked together. And your feet are the foundation! Your entire body is supported and balanced by your feet. Therefore, if your feet are pronated (as 99% of all people’s feet are), your body will suffer – starting with either the knee, hip, or back. Low back pain is a […]
Most Common Gaelic Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Gaelic football and hurling, require a combination of speed, agility, strength, and endurance, making them thrilling to watch and participate in. However, like any contact sport, Gaelic games come with the risk of injury. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common Gaelic injuries and provide tips on how to prevent them, […]
The Power of Tai Chi to Alleviate Back Pain
In a world dominated by modern technology and sedentary lifestyles, back pain has become a prevalent and often debilitating issue for many individuals. While medical treatments and therapies offer valuable solutions, an ancient practice known as Tai Chi is emerging as a holistic and effective approach to managing and even alleviating back pain. With its […]
Why Does My Middle and Upper Back Hurt?
Your upper and middle back area is less prone to trouble than your lower back. That’s because it doesn’t bear as much of the load of your body’s weight and work as your lower back does. But this area, which runs from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage, can […]
What Is Osteoarthritis of the Hand?
Hand osteoarthritis is inflammation that causes pain and stiffness in your joints. It usually happens in three places: The base of your thumb, where it meets your wristOne of the joints closest to your fingertipsThe middle joint of a finger Osteoarthritis (OA) was once thought to happen because of wear and tear on your joints. […]
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: Top 10 Tips for Men Over 50
Men over 50 can be just as healthy, fit and active as younger guys. It may take a little more effort, but eating right, exercising regularly and getting your routine health screenings can keep you going strong. Entering the golden years can be an exciting phase of life for men over the age of 50. […]
Cervicogenic Headache: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
What does a cervicogenic headache feel like? Pain on one side of your head or face · Steady pain that doesn’t throb · Head pain when you cough, sneeze, or take a deep breath Cervicogenic headache usually begins as a dull ache in the neck and radiates upward along the back of the head, almost always one-sided. Pain […]
INTERNATIONAL STUDY BACKS THE PRESCRIPTION OF EXERCISE RATHER THAN DRUGS AMONG PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
The growing popularity of prescribing a ‘social’ activity – such as regular exercise sessions, for example – as a treatment alternative to medication has been backed by researchers focusing on dementia. In an online, peer-reviewed paper published today by The BMJ, an international team led by Jennifer A Watt, from the Knowledge Translation Program at […]
Why Does Your Lower Back Hurt
What causes lower back pain? How to manage lower back pain? How to manage lower back pain? Finding proven solutions and solid recovery for your aching back without medication and expensive medical bills. Low back pain affects people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and is a very frequent reason for medical consultations. […]
Positional Vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder arising from a problem within your inner ear. BPPV results in recurring brief episodes of vertigo (a sensation of spinning) and nausea, with possible balance impairments. These episodes are triggered by a change in head position such as tipping your head up or down, turning over in […]
