Take a Walk to Ease Your Spine and Joint Pain
If you are living with spinal pain or a problem with your joints, going for a walk may be just the “medicine” you need! Motion can be like a soothing lotion for your back and joints. What are some of the reasons that walking is so good for you? What are some tips to consider […]
Too Many Zoom Calls Causing Shoulder Strain? – The Tips You Need!
In this time of the pandemic, we are spending a lot of time in front of the computer. Zoom has helped us to stay connected, so we can work from home. But there are hidden dangers due to the fact that a home office is rarely as ergonomic as the one you have at work. […]
Protect Your Spine While Thoroughly Cleaning Your Home
Even if you didn’t get to your usual spring cleaning this year, you are probably still doing regular thorough cleanings of your home due to COVID-19. The question is: how can you keep your back safe when you are doing a deep cleaning? Here are a few tips to help you avoid injury. Use Proper […]
Indoor Joint Mobility Stretches
In the winter, we can enter into a sedentary lifestyle. That lack of mobility leads to joint stiffness. Usually, spring is a great time to work on flexibility and get those joints limbered up. Unfortunately, many of us have been trapped indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That means we probably all need some indoor […]
Home Exercises to Decrease Stiffness During Isolation
Whether you are working from home or just watching more TV than usual, it can lead to a stiff or sore back and neck. How can you deal with the increased stiffness during this time period of isolation due to the novel coronavirus? Here are a few tips. #1 Try Using a Foam Roller A foam […]
Working from Home? Follow These Tips to Preserve Your Posture
Whether you work from home regularly or it is a new experience for you due to the spread of COVID-19 in the US, you want to make sure that your home office isn’t destroying your posture (and your spine as a result). How can you adjust your home workstation to help maintain proper posture? Here […]
Managing Arthritic Joint Pain in Cooler Temperatures
Arthritis is more than just one health condition. There are varying types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis (which is an autoimmune condition). However, today we are going to focus on one particular type of arthritis – osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a musculoskeletal condition, and it is the most common form of arthritis that people experience. It […]
The Importance of a Dynamic Warmup for Winter Outdoor Sports
Are you a fan of winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and the like? If so, then you need to be performing the right dynamic stretches before your physical activity. Why is warming up important? What is the difference between static and dynamic warmups? What are some good warmups you can do before heading […]
Spine Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
Can you believe it is the start of a new decade? What New Year’s resolutions have you set regarding your health? Here are a few suggestions that can help you to improve your spine health in 2020. #1 Improve Your Core Stability The stability of a person’s core is very telling when it comes to […]
How to Clear Your Lawn of Leaves Without Hurting Your Back
It’s time to get all of those leaves out of the yard before they get buried under snow and end up being a mess in the spring. We’ve got seven tips to help you get your yard clear of leaves without straining your back. 7 Tips for Picking Up Leaves in Fall Here are the […]
