Follow these tips to avoid injuring your spine, or straining your lower back when lifting. Place your feet shoulder-width apart, one foot slightly ahead of the other. Squat down carefully by bending at the hips and knees—avoid bending your back. If additional support is needed, put one knee on the floor and the other in […]
Exercise, such as running, can help you keep fit and active, but what if it’s painful? Running is a popular form of exercise for many people who want to keep fit, but it involves repetitive impact on the joints which can cause back pain, especially in the lower back. If you already suffer from lower […]
Headaches are one of the most common health problems that medical professionals treat, but did you know the diagnosis can differ from one person to the next? Headaches can be painful, irritating, and debilitating. Sometimes, you can make it through the day without a problem, but other times you have to crawl into bed and […]
When it comes to exercise, walking doesn’t always get the respect it deserves — and it’s time that changed. Before buying into the idea that walking isn’t a worthwhile workout, learn the truth behind these three common walking myths. MYTH #1 – 10,000 STEPS IS THE HOLY GRAIL There is a great feeling of […]
Muscles knots can be extremely painful, but there are many ways you can both prevent and treat them. Muscle knots are muscles fibres that are tight and tense, even when your body is at rest. They may be sensitive to touch, and feel swollen and lumpy. Muscle knots commonly occur in your back, shoulders and […]
Running on a treadmill to the point of exhaustion is not everyone’s idea of a good time. But could there be a more natural way of achieving your health and fitness goals? Your daily tasks, the things you do every day, can be a source of fitness. Research published in the British Journal of Sports […]
There is a lot of misinformation in the general public surrounding sciatica. Do you know what it is, and whether you’re treating it properly? Many people think sciatica is a medical condition that describes back and leg pain. There are misconceptions around the causes and how to treat it; with many believing there’s a “one […]
When you’re suffering from an accident, injury, or illness, it can be hard to know which will help – ice or heat. The following information might help to clear things up. Most people know that applying an ice pack or a heat pack can help to ease aches and pains, but there are cases where […]
If you suffer from chronic pain, you may think no one understands how you feel. But, did you know one in five Australians are suffering from it too, and even more in the over-65 age bracket? Chronic pain is constant, ongoing pain that will occur for at least 50 percent of the time in a […]
If you’ve ever experienced muscle cramps, you will know the searing pain and the panic to get rid of it. With such intense agony, you’d expect to be able to find out what it’s all about, but no one understands what causes it or even how it happens. A muscle cramp, also referred to as […]
