Stretching at night Introduction: The best way to end the day is to let go of everything you’ve been holding on to, especially tension. As you focus your thoughts on stillness and bring awareness to your breath, your body begins…
Indigestion leading to gas followed by pain is an unforgettable experience. You can relate if you have felt that once in your life. Patients dealing with this pain go through severe psychological and physical stress. The devastating state of mind…
Even from the comfort of your own couch, you will be surprised how having a 2-hour meeting on Zoom can be torturous physically and mentally. Zoom fatigue is a term popularized at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when folks…
Most people live in their busy and ever-changing time schedules, and often find it hard to exercise and keep fit. However, whether you decide to work out at home or hit the gym, it is important to prepare your body…
Believe it or not, we crave exercise. I know many would disagree because they procrastinate and find reasons why they can’t undertake some mild physical activity. They are too old, they are too tired, they don’t have time, or they…
Some temporary aches and pains can be ignored, but when your knee is the culprit, you want some relief fast. It is not easy when the knee joint flares up because you need it to do even the simplest action.…
Pregnancy can bring new feelings plus aches and pains that never existed before. It makes sense, though, as not only is the shape of the body changing, but hormones are creating havoc, as the body needs to prepare for childbirth.…
Many people complain of achy muscles and bones after a hard day’s work or when they finish one of their favorite activities. And while it is understandable to hurt after working, we all wonder why it hurts when we are…
For millions of years, humans have treated their conditions with remedies they found in nature, and not powerful drugs. And, while we absolutely agree that medications are needed for many people in many circumstances, pain management for the heel is…
Although exercise is a wonderful way to get your daily dose of physical activity, it is still important to remember that stretching to cool down legs after exercise is an essential part of the routine. We know this probably seems…
As the largest tendon in the body, the Achilles is the bridge between the heel and the calf of the leg. It is the mechanism that allows the heel to move up and down when walking, jumping, or running. Because…
Stretching is probably the last thing on our minds when it is time to go to bed. The last thing anyone wants to do is start exercising when they are tired. Oddly, enough, though, that is exactly what we should.…
Arthritis, injury to cartilage or tendons, torn hamstring, a Baker’s cyst, and blood clots all can be responsible for a stiff back knee, swelling, and even pain. Posterior knee dysfunction is one of the most common complaints for all of…
The benefits of stretching exercises for flexibility are well documented. Stretching is not some fad. It is legitimately recognized as a superior form of treatment for sore muscles, contracted tendons, bad posture, repetitive syndromes, and the many forms of bursitis.…
Sadly, stress has become a buzzword for any situation that is remotely disliked or not well-tolerated. The overuse of the word minimizes the tragic consequences of what stress does to our minds, bodies, and souls. Individuals that experience stress usually…
Sitting at a desk all day is brutal on the body. It has long been thought that an office job was quite cushiony. But now, experts are saying that long periods at desks, chairs, and computer screens are causing a…
No doubt, many of us have no clue what the majority of muscles in our bodies are called. We know general areas, but really have no need to learn or memorize any of the names. So when we hear serratus…
There is nothing worse than rolling out of bed and wishing you could lie there permanently because none of your limbs are moving. Or worse, you wince in pain when they finally do shift from side to side. You quickly…
Being able to do the splits seems to be the ultimate in flexibility. A lot of people aspire to do them, but sadly, many cannot. Truthfully, it is one of those things that is much better accomplished when really young.…
Indeed, it goes without saying that all your body parts have a crucial function to your daily existence. But, the knee is one element that is particularly important to your mobility. You absolutely need the knee in order to bend,…
Active Isolated Stretching, also known by its short-form AIS, is a type of stretching routine that was developed by a man named Aaron Mattes. Although it was created over forty years ago, it is probably even more popular now, as…
Aching bones and muscles have been everyone’s complaint at least once in their lives. Damp weather, physical labor jobs, household chores, and strenuous hobbies all contribute to sore muscles. And while many of us would quickly draw a bath of…
Bursitis can affect the hips, knees, elbows, shoulders, and even the balls of the feet. Anywhere there is a fluid-filled sac, that has been broken or damaged, will cause bursitis. In this article, though, we will focus specifically on the…
While it is true that we have to take what we are born with in terms of DNA and genes, there are certain traits, that we can improve or help along. Not all of us are happy with how we…
Indeed, there is controversy surrounding whether or not you can make yourself taller. If you want to be another five or six inches, taller, then most likely, the answer is no, that is not possible. It is, however, practical to…
Some individuals tend to hunch over when they stand up and walk. Aside from the fact that this is not good form for correct posture, it can also cause long term damage for the back and neck. The longer you…