More and more individuals are trying to take the pledge for family or personal fitness this summer. Physical activity builds a terrific foundation for a healthy life – and you’re never too young or too old to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, being active can help:
Increase self-esteem [...]
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Calcium and vitamin D are important to your diet because they help keep your bones strong. While milk is a good source of calcium there are many other ways to add more to your diet.
Quit drinking soft drinks. High phosphate levels in the blood (which can be caused by consuming large quantities of pop) leach [...]
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Pilates is often recommended as the exercise of choice for people with back and neck pain, or as a safe solution following neck or back surgery. Pilates exercises are commonly used in physical therapy centers and in gyms with clients who are requesting a low-impact regiment or seeking an option to build the body’s core. [...]
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Whether you’re considering a minimally invasive back or neck surgery, are post-surgery and are enjoying your improved lifestyle, or are feeling fine with no pain at all, mornings can still start off with a body stiffness that makes most of us not quite ready for a day of action.
Having the right mattress and correct pillow [...]
With bags in a row and strollers in tow
and play packs and car seats and straining.
With a lift and a tug and sometimes a tussle
Oh boy, I think I pulled a muscle.
Check out this informative WebMD video about traveling without injury. They share some great tips on how to avoid injuring yourself while traveling.
Click the [...]
Summertime and the array of things to do can wreak havoc on your back or neck if you’re not careful. Many summer fun activities that provide minutes of pleasure can amount to weeks, months or even ongoing pain as a result. If you’ve had surgery, you’ll want to avoid or be extra careful around these [...]
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On Friday we posted a blog about Paula Abdul’s battle with chronic pain. Today we want to share 11 tips for living with chronic pain.
If you have decided to try and live with your back pain, WedMD has posted some tips to help you through it.
1. Learn deep breathing or meditation to help with chronic [...]
Everyone’s different, so sleep in whatever position is most comfortable for you. Sleeping in the fetal position (on your side with your knees bent up towards your chest) might be best for you. It can help relax the spine and open up the spinal canal. The point is to get through the night without your [...]
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Outdoor jobs that require extensive manual labor can be very strenuous on the back. However, for those who work in an office everyday, your lack of physical activity can be just as detrimental to your spine. In fact, for women that wear high-heeled shoes could be causing a lot of stress to their spine.
Unfortunately, typical [...]
I have an uncle that spends a lot of time on the road. He has to drive all over the southern United States to perform his services for his clients. On an average trip he spends 5 to 8 hours sitting in a car putting stress on his back and when he arrives at his [...]
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