Essential Guide to Winter Exercise Winter can be the most challenging time of year to exercise, not just because of the cold weather, but also family commitments and holidays. The following tips and tricks can help you beat the winter weather and continue your exercise. It's all about knowing how to deal with winter conditions, …
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Can Summer Weather Make My Back Pain Worse?
Are you one of the people who seem to suffer more from spine-related pain during the Summer months? For people who experience worse pain in warm weather, several factors might be at play. Barometric Pressure “My aches and pains predict the weather – I always feel it when a storm is coming.” You may hear …
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5 Ways To Fight Summer Weight Gain
5 Ways To Fight Summer Weight Gain Sometimes winter isn’t the only season you need to worry about gaining weight. Summer barbecues, picnics, and gatherings typically have lots of irresistible food. Add a vacation where you break your normal diet and exercise routine into the mix and summer becomes a season where the pounds can …
What’s That Popping Sound in My Ankle?
That popping sound when you flex your ankle or climb stairs isn’t necessarily just advancing age. It could be harmless, but if there’s also pain, see an orthopedist. Related Anatomy and Terms The ankle is a hinge joint made up of the tibia (shin bone), fibula, and talus. The joint is responsible for raising the …
What Kind of Pain Is Normal as You Age?
Probably everyone has said something like this to themselves: “I have to admit it, my old back is just more prone to getting sore than when I was a kid. Stiff and sore – that’s normal.” OR IS IT? What Kind of Pain Is Normal as You Age? We all experience normal aches and pains …
RICE
What is RICE? Even if you’ve never taken a first aid class, chances are you’ve heart about RICE. The acronym stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This refers to a protocol for conservatively treating certain injuries immediately after they happen. The steps can vary depending on the extent and location of the injury. In …
Pulled or Torn Muscle
What are Muscle Tears? The body is a complex system of muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons. These elements all work together to create pain-free movement. If one of these gets injured, it can be painful. Muscle strain is what occurs when a muscle is pushed past its limit. Severe muscle strain can cause the muscle …
Pain Relievers – What’s the Difference?
NSAIDs, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Oh my! What’s the difference between the numerous pain relievers, and how do I choose the right one for me and my family? Pain Relievers: What’s the Difference? Non-prescription pain relievers come in so many different types and so many different brands types; how can I choose the best one for my …
How to Destroy Your Elbow
How much thought do you give to your elbow joints? Almost none, until something hurts, right? Here’s a rundown of how your elbow works, and the many things can destroy its vital function and put you in pain. How to Destroy Your Elbow: Nerve Pressure You may not think about it, but you use your …
Elbow Health for Golf and Tennis Players
The last thing a golfer or tennis player wants is an elbow injury that limits or sidelines them. In order to keep your elbows in great shape, follow the information and advice outlined in this article. Elbow Anatomy The elbow joint is formed by the humerus (upper arm bone) and the two forearm bones (radius …