An illness, an accident, or even just getting older can limit a person’s capacity for exercise. Rest is an essential component of healing, but it also atrophies muscles. “People who are unable to exercise due to, for example, a recent surgery or illness, lose as much as three percent of… Read More about “Researchers Explore Massage Therapy As Muscle Builder”
PACK IT LIGHT. WEAR IT RIGHT. Kids think it’s “cool” to strap on their backpacks and head out to school. But if they don’t know exactly how to choose, load, lift and wear them – these all-important accessories can be a pain in the back. Literally. Not to mention the neck, head, and shoulders. Backpacks… Read More about “Back to School is Just Around The Corner..”
For certain injuries, there’s little evidence that arthroscopy or steroids can help. Many of the procedures people undergo to counter chronic knee pain in the hopes of avoiding a knee replacement have limited or no evidence to support the,. Some enrich the pockets of medical practitioners while rarely benefiting patients… Read More about “What I Wish I’d Known About My Knees”
The strain and effort required to play golf should never be underestimated. Forgetting to warm up can cause unnecessary injury and an unwanted visit to a health professional. Here are a few easy stretching techniques that can be done in 5 minutes to help you get in the game without… Read More about “Quick and Easy Stretches to Prevent Golf Injuries”
Canadians are increasingly utilizing complementary and alternative medicine – such as chiropractic care, massage therapy, yoga and acupuncture – according to a new survey by Frazer Institute. “Alternative treatments are playing an increasingly important role in Canadians’ overall health care, and understanding how all the parts of the health-care system… Read More about “Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians Have Used Alternative Medicine: Survey”
According to a digital journal press release, recent studies suggest that vitamin D could be a safe, effective and inexpensive treatment for chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic pain and fatigue as well as heightened sensitivity to pressure. The affliction also… Read More about “Vitamin D Helps Manage Chronic Conditions: Studies”
Surgical approaches to treating tennis elbow may not offer additional benefits to patients, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day in San Diego. The study, a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial, explored patient responses to a common surgery aimed at repairing a damaged… Read More about “Surgery May Not Benefit Tennis Elbow Patients: Study”
Research has shown that people with arthritis who engage in regular activity or exercise report fewer limitations in their day-to-day lives. However, many of those who suffer from arthritis feel that the struggle of their daily lives is exhausting enough on its own and therefore do not participate in additional… Read More about “Arthritis sufferers lack physical activity: study”
ACUPUNCTURE: WHAT IS IT? Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK? The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy… Read More about “What is Acupuncture ?”
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