It’s natural to slouch sometimes, but when you spend hours in poor postural positions, it starts to take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. That’s right, slouching not only causes a host of aches and pains that can worsen over time but is also linked to emotional well-being and self-confidence. Luckily, there are …
A yoga practice is so much more than trendy gear and fancy pants. So this isn’t a post to merely sell you on a pricey yoga mat. But I do believe that finding a mat that works for you will enhance your practice and help create an inviting space that you’ll want to return to. …
A lumbar herniated disc can be a painfully scary experience. It’s incredibly frustrating to figure out how to get on with your daily life when something so simple as bending over to tie your shoes can leave you in excruciating pain. But what activities should you avoid with a herniated disc? In this article, I’ll …
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An elliptical trainer offers a convenient, low-impact way to get your heart rate up and is a staple in most gyms. But one complaint about elliptical machines is numb toes, even after just a few minutes. What’s that about? Are you doing something wrong? Is it dangerous? Keep reading to learn why toe numbness happens …
Do you feel like you’ve tried every treatment in the book for your plantar fasciitis without success? This annoying heel pain affects approximately 2 million people per year and has long been known as a painful and tricky injury to treat. Take a look at fascia scraping and how it can be a helpful addition …
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Pain is a complex issue. While we’d all love a few magic stretches, the truth is, the puzzle is much more complicated. Did you know that deep breathing can be a crucial piece to tackling back pain? That’s right; these simple and accessible techniques can help to rebalance your system and decrease pain. Stick around …
When it comes to shoulder pain, discomfort and tightness can happen gradually, and early signs are easy to miss. Before you know it, your shoulder pain is affecting everything from putting on your shirt to getting a good night’s sleep. Wouldn’t it be great if you could screen your shoulders at home to catch symptoms …
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Holidays that involve presents seem to sneak up on us and finding the perfect gift can be tricky. Never be stumped again with this list of creative gift ideas for your favorite yoga enthusiast! lululemon ALIGN LEGGINGS Nothing beats a pair of leggings that perform great during your practice – so you can focus on …
TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) are marketed as a convenient non-drug way to decrease pain. TENS was all the rage in physical therapy in the ’80s and ’90s. People could be seen lined up on tables in PT clinics receiving this seemingly magic modality. Since then, there’s been a lot of research on the …
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Wouldn’t it be great to get a massage every day and melt away your aches and pains? Here on planet earth, that isn’t possible for most of us. But there are plenty of fitness gadgets to get some workout recovery and pain relief at home. Both foam rollers and massage guns aim to improve blood …
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