The shoulder is the most mobile of all your joints, therefore shoulder pain and injury are very common. Shoulder pain can even stem from the neck. When a nerve root in the cervical spine is irritated, the pain can radiate into the shoulder, arm, and hand. Shoulder impingement is caused by the tendons of the rotator cuff … Continue reading Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Pain
Category: Exercise
Practice Smarter, Not Harder
People of all ages are heeding the advice to get active for the many benefits that exercise offers. It’s always great to get the heart pumping and the endorphins flowing. Being active and physically fit can seem like the healthiest thing for someone to do. However, being physically active increases the risk for injury and the statistics … Continue reading Practice Smarter, Not Harder
Healthy Living Habits
The start of a new season brings awareness of the things that you may like to do in the coming months. Along with the goals you set and plans you make this fall, take time for yourself and make HEALTH part of your every day for the upcoming months. We are faced with so many … Continue reading Healthy Living Habits
Stretch Every Day and Avoid Back Pain
Low back pain is a common complaint among so many people today. For many, it is ‘normal’ to have low back pain on a daily basis – chronic low back pain. Chronic pain is often defined as pain lasting more than 12 weeks. A National Institute of Health Statistics survey indicates that at 27%, low … Continue reading Stretch Every Day and Avoid Back Pain
Proper Walking Techniques
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