One of the under-appreciated aspects of a regular exercise routine is the impact it can have on improving your balance and stability. While we tend to focus on enhanced strength and flexibility, the truth is that improved balance and stability – particularly as we age – can play a major role in preventing injuries caused by falls.
People will often use flexibility-enhancing exercises to help them recover from an injury or recent surgery, but these exercises shouldn’t be reserved exclusively for recovery. Keeping your body flexible is a key part of preventing injuries in the first place, and a healthy body is important to overall well being. Incorporating some simple flexibility exercises into your daily routine can be a great way to prepare your body for an active lifestyle,
In today’s information-rich world, it’s easy to find conflicting opinions between “experts” in various disciplines. There is no shortage of controversy around many topics that people care about. You would be hard-pressed, however, to find any doctor, dietician, or otherwise-qualified expert that would deny the connection between a person’s diet and their physical health. The nutrition we consume is inexorably linked to our body’s ability to grow,
Your shoulder is a complex structure of tendons, muscles and bones that form a joint that provides a great deal of mobility to the arms. We use our shoulders for so many tasks in our daily life and if there is restriction or pain in movement then life can be very uncomfortable. From lifting to holding,
By: Marie Serrado
As Administrative Professionals Day approaches, it’s time to show appreciation for the unsung heroes of the workplace. These individuals are the backbone of every office, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently. From managing schedules to handling correspondence, administrative professionals play a crucial role in supporting the entire team.
Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) gives us an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders. This month is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on speech and hearing issues as well as evaluate our communication capabilities. Speech and hearing disorders often go unnoticed due to fear of being singled out or a lack of knowledge.
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Piriformis syndrome is when the piriformis muscle is inflamed. The piriformis muscle is a thick band like muscle that runs diagonally across the buttocks region. This muscle gets inflamed from certain things such as carrying a wallet in your back pocket,
