One orthopedic surgeon estimated that eighty percent of of Americans will experience low back pain during their lives. One of the things you can do to minimize your chances of having back pain (or lessen it if you do have it) is to strengthen and stretch your back muscles. Many people spend large portions of their day sitting and standing, both of which can strain your back. Here are five exercises you can start doing every day to help your back.
28 January 2015
When you have arthritis, you may experience a lot of pain and discomfort in your feet. Different parts of your feet can cause you discomfort while walking or standing, including the heel, ball of your foot, ankle or toes. Here are some different ways to take care of your feet if you have arthritis to lessen the discomfort you experience. Get Proper Circulation Your feet always need circulation, but especially when you have arthritis.
26 January 2015
If you experience constant feelings of "wobbliness", soreness, swelling, or tenderness in your ankles, you may have a condition known as lateral ankle pain. This condition can cause you to suffer from sprains much more frequently than someone without the condition. It can also be uncomfortable and make walking and doing other activities much more difficult. Causes There can be many different causes for lateral ankle pain. If you have had an ankle injury in the past, the nerves may have become torn or stretched.
23 January 2015
On an average day, you might not have a tough time seeing without a pair of glasses. Since it can be difficult to see when you're driving -- especially at night or in poor weather conditions -- you might need them when you drive anyway. It's better to be safe than sorry, particularly when operating a vehicle. Look for these three common signs that you need to wear glasses when you're driving, and make sure that you see an optometrist as soon as possible if any of them apply to you.
19 January 2015
Are you a senior who has a hard time taking care of yourself without assistance from a family member because of health problems? You may find that the services a home care nurse offers can make your days easier to get through. In this article, you will discover the type of services a home care nurse can provide to help take care of your needs without having to call family for assistance.
5 January 2015
The Mayo Clinic estimates that most people will have back pain at some point in their lives. If you have ever experienced some form of back pain, you likely know how easily the stress of travel can trigger it. Learn to protect yourself from annoying aches and pains when you travel with these helpful road-warrior tips. Travel By Automobile Plan your driving trip in segments to allow you to get out of the car and stretch.
30 December 2014