When you look at statistics, the numbers are staggering; according to a study conducted in 2017, 7.5% of the global population suffered from low back pain. That is approximately 577M people across the world, making it one of the most common causes of physical disability. Furthermore, experts predict that almost every individual in the world…
read moreAs with any physical activity, there is a risk of injury involved. In fact, even something as simple as twisting your ankle while on a jog, can do a fair amount of damage which may worsen if not treated appropriately. Whether an injury is creating difficulty for day-to-day activities, or it is setting you back…
read moreWhether you are an athlete or not, professional or otherwise, you must know of the many different injuries that one is prone to when playing sports. Depending on the amount of physical activity involved, and the type and intensity of the same, there is a tremendous amount of strain and wear and tear placed on…
read moreWhen you wake up in the morning and stretch your arms out, your body feels an instant release from the stiffness and tightness that a night of sleeping has brought on. This is because, for the most part, the average adult lies in one position for long periods of time during the course of 6…
read moreFor anyone who is suffering from back pain, running is the last activity they imagine doing because it is believed to aggravate the problem. While there is some truth in that, it is purely based on one’s individual back pain diagnosis. In other words, it is highly recommended that you go for a checkup to…
read moreIn any given circumstance, exercise (especially for beginners) can be challenging. Of course, getting through a basic workout routine can be a real uphill battle for anyone who is suffering from sciatica. In fact, for most of them, it seems impossible to do any physical activity, let alone exercise. Fortunately, if you are experiencing sciatic…
read moreBeing more active is such a challenge for so many people. Thanks to technology, so many of us find ourselves sitting down and staring at a screen for hours and hours on end. Whether it’s for work or leisure, the bottom line is that technology has made us lazy and a lot less active than…
read moreYou often hear about the importance of exercising daily; however, a lot of people misinterpret what this means. Getting in that daily exercise doesn’t necessarily mean doing something strenuous or working out till you’re covered in sweat. Instead, all you need to do is move! Yes, movement is something a lot of us take for…
read moreWhat is a shin splint/Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS)? Shin splints/MTSS refers to a nagging and dull ache that runs along the inner shin – with potential swelling. Although often not serious, shin splints can lead to more serious conditions (like stress fractures) if not treated properly – or, by doing too much too soon!…
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