When Anna Pesce was visiting her children in Wagener, SC back in November of 2014, the then 85-year-old grandma, originally from Orangeburg NY, almost collapsed when she tried to climb the stairs. She felt a terrible ache in her back and needed to be carried up and ended up being […]
Nowadays, more and more people are realizing the abundance of health benefits that regular yoga practice offers. When it comes to female health, yoga is known to help with weight management, self-esteem, stress management, mood improvement, and low energy levels. What’s more, yoga may help relieve their menstrual period cramps […]
If you are struggling with tight calves, believe us, your body will be so thankful if you start doing this stretch. When performed on a regular basis, that is, daily, it will bring so many different benefits. It is especially helpful for those with heel ache, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, […]
The back is without doubt one of the most common sensitive areas for a lot of people. Even though the reasons behind the pain can be numerous, poor posture and weak core are major contributors. The negative effects of prolonged sitting and sedentary lifestyle can contribute to pain in the […]
One thing is for sure- neck and shoulder pain can be debilitating, especially if they are chronic. In addition to injuries, pain in these body areas may also be caused from excessive sitting, sitting improperly in front of a computer for a large part of the day (slouched shoulders and […]
Regardless of whether you exercise regularly or spend a large part of your day sitting, you need to know the importance of stretching. By stretching the body, you boost the blood flow to the muscles and enhance the movement of the joints. Moreover, stretching is pivotal for optimal athletic performance […]
Lack of physical activity and regular exercise is considered to be one of the major causes for a long list of health problems. The most common ones that happen because of weakness in the muscles and consequently, this may increase the chances for back, hip, and knee ache. In order […]
When people ask you how old are you, normally, you give them your age in years, right? However, what if we told you that you can figure out your actual age, i.e. how old your body is your biological age with the help of one simple method? Often times, as […]
In addition to yoga, as noted on Mind Body Green, the five Tibetan rites, also known as the “fountain of youth” is an excellent way to better your flexibility, stretch the main muscles in the body, improve your balance, and increase your strength. What is interesting about this amazing practice […]
According to Life Coach Code, when something pressures the lumbar nerve root, it may trigger ache in some areas of the sciatic nerve. For example, this can be a degenerative disc illness, a herniated disk or spinal stenosis that is additionally straining the nerve. Known as sciatica, this health condition […]