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Benefits of Stretching

The Unexpected Benefits of Stretching

Many non-athletes — and even a few actual jocks — are guilty of either rushing through their warm-up stretching, or skipping the cool-down moves after the workout. Yet, along with cardio and strength-training, stretching also delivers significant health benefits. You probably already know that stretching extends your overall range of motion, while also elasticizing your

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Kathy ShirkyAugust 9, 2018
Arthritis Pain

4 Tips to Ease Your Arthritis Pain

If you are like the one in four American adults who suffer from arthritis symptoms, you are probably looking for options for managing the day to day aches and pains and often debilitating loss of mobility.  Fortunately, there are many things you can do that, when combined with physical therapy, can improve your strength, increase

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Kathy ShirkyJuly 10, 2018
diet

Still hurting? Your Diet Could Be A Reason

What you choose to eat can make your aches and pains worse. Like they say, “You are what you eat.” There are many foods that can cause inflammation and actually result in pain. Eating a healthier diet can help you feel better, without those nagging aches and pains. Foods That May Cause Inflammation While it

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Kathy ShirkyJune 20, 2018
lower-back-pain

Without Intervention, Your Lower Back Pain Could Be Here to Stay

Ask any physiotherapist, and you’ll get confirmation that lower back pain (LBP) is the most frequent complaint they’re asked to treat. Often, back strain goes away on their own, especially with the classic “RICE” treatment. But when rest, ice, compression and elevation just can’t cut the pain, physiotherapy is often your most reliable path back

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Kathy ShirkyJune 10, 2018
headaches

Are Your Shoulders Giving You Headaches?

Did you know that 47% of the adult population will have a headache at least once within a year according to the World Health Organization? 45 million Americans complain of headaches each year, 8 million visit their doctor, and 3 million went to the emergency room according to US Department of Health and Human Services.

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Kathy ShirkyMay 20, 2018
joint-pain

5 Ways to Avoid Joint Pain

Do you find your joints aching for no apparent reason? Even small aches and pains are your body’s way of telling you something is not working and should not be ignored. According to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study, 30% of the people surveyed reported some form of joint pain within a 30 day

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Kathy ShirkyMay 10, 2018
stretching

Are Your Hips Killing Your Back?

Are you like many people, with an aching back at the end of the day or worried about lifting an object due to your back going out? You are not alone! Over 80% of the population will suffer back pain at one time or another in their life according to CDC data. It is the

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Kathy ShirkyApril 19, 2018
Arthritis Pain

Natural Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain

Do you find your knees or hips hurting after sitting for too long? Has bending or squatting become difficult or even painful? This is a common complaint of people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that 1 out of every 2 people will have symptoms

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Bruce CravenApril 10, 2018
back pain

9 Tips for avoiding back pain

Is a sore back interfering with your life? You are not alone! Nearly four out of five people experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain takes various forms, from a persistent dull ache to sudden sharp pain, and has many causes. Sometimes it results from a sprain, fracture, or other accidental

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Bruce CravenMarch 27, 2018