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 […]
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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 catch symptoms early and prevent a rotator cuff
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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
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TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) are marketed as a convenient non-drug way to decrease pain. But can you overuse a TENS unit? Find out in this in-depth look at the benefits, risks, and myths of electrical stimulation. How do TENS units work? TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation aka electrical stimulation or e-stim
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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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You might think that step aerobics went out with colorful leotards and big hair, but this low-impact cardio blast is still very much alive. Other than the fun factor, what I love about step aerobics is that you don’t have to try that hard to get your heart rate up. It just happens naturally, and
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Flexibility has an essential role in your workout to promote healthy movement. Good flexibility allows for improved mobility. Improved mobility enables you to move into positions with greater ease and less dysfunctional strain on tissues, helping to prevent wear and tear on your body. But is it possible to stretch too far? Why yes, yes
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We’ve all been there. You’re going along fine, and then one morning, you wake up with excruciating neck pain. You know — that deep ache from the back of your head down into your shoulder blade that makes it nearly impossible to turn your head — yeah, it’s going to be a good day. Why
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If there’s anything the pandemic taught us, it’s how to recreate our favorite things at home. Going to the yoga studio is a full sensory experience, from a live instructor and personalized guidance to a quiet zen-like environment with soft lighting (and a reason to not check your phone for an hour). However, taking time
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Shoulder pain can creep in anytime and stop you in your tracks. If you’ve noticed shoulder pain reaching overhead, across your body, or behind your back when getting dressed, you may be experiencing shoulder impingement. So how can you get better quickly and get back to life? No worries, I got you. In this article,
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