According to recent studies, 70–80% of Americans will experience back pain at some time in their lives. For most people, back pain will resolve with conservative treatment. One of the treatment options available is increasing strength and flexibility in what are referred to as your “core” muscles. Lower core muscles are the muscles surrounding your […]
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People who suffer from back and neck pain, particularly when it’s chronic, look to many sources hoping to relieve their discomfort. One frequently asked question is whether the purchase of a special mattress will help to manage back and neck pain. Since a large amount of a person’s time is spent sleeping, a poor mattress can
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Have you ever had a long-anticipated night on the town spoiled by sore feet? The source of your discomfort just might be those pretty shoes you have chosen to wear. All too often we see clients share stories about their foot pain while in dress shoes. Women’s dress shoes are often narrower and less cushioned
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The Efficacy of Over-the-Counter Nutritional Supplements in Cartilage Rebuilding for Arthritis Despite claims that some over-the-counter supplements rebuild arthritic cartilage, science often doesn’t support these as facts. To protect damaged cartilage, focus on strengthening and increasing flexibility in the affected joint-supporting muscles. This counteracts cartilage decline to some extent by improving the joint and nearby
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