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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 [...]
Why Chiropractic is Effective for Headaches
Do you have a headache? You are not alone. In fact, 50% of the worldwide population suffers from headaches at least once a year. Headaches come in different types and intensities. Some come occasionally while others are a frequent burden. There are types of headaches that are throbbing and dull, while some are strong enough that they even cause nausea and debilitating pain. So what do you do to deal with a pounding headache? Do you immediately take some meds and just hope it goes away? Do you try to ignore it? Do you try to sleep it off? How about [...]