Occasional dizzy spells – or feelings of lightheadedness, wooziness, or being off-balance – are a relatively common experience. Most adults will experience it at some point, and vertigo (a spinning sensation) affects an estimated 40% of people at least once in their lifetime1. While it’s common to experience some temporary dizziness, persistent or severe dizziness can be very disruptive to your daily life,
Unsurprisingly, sports injuries are fairly common – even among active, healthy individuals. Injuries like strains, sprains and bone fractures affect both professional and amateur athletes every day. When you consider the thousands of hours dedicated to sports each year, some number of injuries is probably inevitable, and this holds true for athletes young and old, regardless of their fitness levels.
Imagine stepping out of bed to take the day’s first steps and feeling like you just stepped on broken glass. This can be what it’s like to deal with plantar fasciitis – a frustrating heel pain that doesn’t always go away on its own. Some cases can last months, or even years. Rarely, in severe cases,
If you’re struggling with stiff or achy hips, you’re not alone. Hip pain is common, affecting people of all ages and activity levels, often making daily tasks like walking, sitting, or even sleeping uncomfortable. While the causes of hip pain can vary, some of the most common culprits include:
After an injury, the race toward recovery can seem more like a marathon than a sprint. It can be hard to get started with such a long road ahead. The painful truth is that early intervention can mean the difference between a fast track to full recovery and a prolonged struggle with pain and limitation.
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.