Heading out on a long-distance road trip sometime soon? As exciting as road trips can be, we know the effect that sitting in a cramped space (especially for prolonged periods of time) can have on people! In addition to the headaches you may get from constantly hearing, "Are we there yet?" the most...
If you experience intense pain in your heel when you first get up in the morning, or when you stand up and walk after a prolonged period of sitting, you may have plantar fasciitis. This is one of the most common foot conditions and often one of the most debilitating. Fortunately, it may not...
Transitioning from high school to college is a big step in a person’s life. College is filled with new opportunities and new challenges that make it difficult to stay healthy and active. Whether you’re starting college soon or have already begun your collegiate journey, there are plenty of ways to...
Which Backpack Should You Choose This Year? Did you know that wearing a backpack wrong or choosing the wrong type of backpack can lead to lower back pain in children and teens? Studies over the years have started paying more attention to the proper use of backpacks in school, due to the frequency...
Pain in the buttocks may originate from the sacroiliac joint (SI joint). The sacrum is the bony structure below your lower vertebrae and above your tailbone. The ilium is the top part of the pelvis. There are two SI joints in the human body where the two ilia connect to the sacrum. The SI joints...
Pain is not pleasant, but it can be very useful. It is a way that the body sends messages to the brain that something is wrong. You can then react to stop the pain and prevent further damage. Pain can protect you from a more serious injury or let you know that you need to see a doctor for...
Your body needs water to function and to avoid the health hazards of dehydration. It is estimated that adults should consume between two liters and three liters of water every day. However, there is some disagreement over the best way to consume the water, especially as it relates to temperature....
If you experience hip pain, you are not alone. It is a very common complaint. The hip joint plays an important role in weight-bearing exercises, i.e., keeping your body upright and mobile. This puts tremendous pressure on the joint, which can result in pain. Hip pain can also result from an acute...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the compression of the median nerve (which travels through the arm), caused by swelling as it passes through the carpal tunnel, a tight area in the wrist. This leads to symptoms such as numbness, pain, or tingling in the thumb, first finger, middle finger, and half of the...
Why should senior citizens perform balance exercises? Consider this scenario: Mary is 76-years-old and lives alone in a single-level home. She recently had 2 near-falls but was able to steady herself. Her children provided her with a Life Alert and encouraged Mary to keep her cell phone on her at...
