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Benefits of Exercising in Water

Most people experience back pain at one point or another. And when they do, it’s very easy to take a pill to relieve the pain. Not many look for other options. For instance, did you know that aqua therapy is an excellent way to recover from back pain? This is especially so if your back pain is keeping you from doing your regular forms of exercises like running. Aqua therapy or water therapy as other people call it, is known to provide great back pain-relieving benefits when land-based exercises cannot be performed. Let’s talk more about the key benefits of using [...]

Can Yoga Ease Your Pain?

For many years, people have turned to yoga to improve both their physical and mental well-being. It’s not surprising since its combination of stretching, meditation, and strength exercises do wonders in easing stress in the body and promoting flexibility, strength, and relaxation. Many of us view yoga as a form of meditation or exercise. But did you know that yoga can also help you with your pain? Recently, a number of studies have been published, showing the effects of yoga on low back pain and chronic pain. Every study showed that there were benefits apparent in both short-term and long-term degrees. [...]

What You Can Do for Your Back Health in 2018

Did you know that 80% of adults suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives? Some experience neck pain and upper back pain, too. If you are among them, then you are probably looking for ways to alleviate your discomfort. Well, making a few simple lifestyle changes this year may help greatly. Read on to find out how healthier habits can give you better back health and relieve your back pain. Shed Those Extra Pounds Extra weight adds extra stress to your body. Specifically, if you have excess fat in your breast and belly areas, you are likely [...]

Minimize the Effects of Constrained Posture at Work

You probably know about this already, but we’d like to tell you once again – those countless hours you spend sitting in front of your computer at work add up and you can expect the toll it takes on your body and your posture.   For instance, if you are doing your reading or typing slouched over your desk, you are affecting the function of your lungs and also putting pressure on other internal organs. This can greatly affect your breathing and your body’s functionality.  Bad posture can also compromise your circulation, especially in your legs.   Needless to say, you [...]

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