Postnatal back pain is one of the most common complaints after pregnancy — and one of the most dismissed. If you’ve been told it’s just your hormones and you’ll be fine soon, that’s not the whole story. Understanding what’s actually happening in your body is the first step to fixing it. Women’s Health 5 min […]
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An Intro to Prenatal Yoga If you’re pregnant, maintaining a consistent exercise routine is one of the best things you can do for your and your baby’s health! Specifically, prenatal yoga. In other words, exercise is so beneficial that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages all women with uncomplicated pregnancies to do
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Struggling with problems such as urinary incontinence and pain during sex can be uncomfortable – and not just physically. Many people find it difficult to talk to their healthcare providers about these kinds of symptoms. But such conditions are often treatable, especially if they are related to pelvic floor dysfunction. Understanding the Pelvic Floor Your
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Injuries or illness can impair your ability to perform even the most mundane daily tasks—such as getting out of bed, putting on your seatbelt, or walking up a flight of stairs. And when even simple tasks become a struggle, you can imagine how challenging it is to keep up with the more demanding activities you
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Strength training has benefits for all ages, but it can be a neglected part of an exercise program for men and women aged 50 years and older. As we age, staying active and maintaining a health workout routine becomes crucial, especially if you want strong bones. Research suggests that when performed correctly, strengthening exercises are
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What time of day is best for exercising? Research has consistently shown that exercise produces a number of benefits, ranging from improved mood to better strength and cardiovascular health. But you may be left wondering, when is the best time to exercise? Some people find that a morning workout fits into their schedule and keeps
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Let’s face it: Shoulder pain and sleep aren’t a great mix. People in pain often struggle to fall asleep, wake up frequently throughout the night, or fail to enter restorative deep sleep stages once they do manage to get a few Zzz’s. This is something I hear about a lot from my patients—especially patients who
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With arthritic knee pain, your joints can feel stiff, achy, and difficult to move. Fortunately, the right exercises can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and make daily activities easier. While moving a stiff joint may sound counterproductive, health professionals consistently agree that gentle movement is one of the best ways to reduce arthritic knee pain.
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Most of us have heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” The implication, of course, is that sitting too much is actually harmful to your health. What might surprise you, however, is just how detrimental sitting can be. With one in four Americans sitting for eight hours per day or more, there’s never been a better
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Total knee replacement can be tough on a golfer. A report from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that swinging a golf club creates even more stress on the knee than jogging. But with a good rehabilitation program like the month-by-month regimen outlined below, you can be back on the course by the summer.January
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Learning about Muscle Weakness Most of us have heard about the dangers of osteoporosis, an age-related condition that results in weakened, easily broken bones. But as we age, we don’t think much about losing muscle strength. Sarcopenia, the medical term for muscle loss, develops gradually. It begins around age 35, but at first the loss
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