Tag Archives: pain relief
How to use WaxWel® Paraffin Baths to Ease Arthritis Pain
Did you know more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis? This condition causes pain in the joints and this pain can be either mild to moderate, or in some cases the pain is debilitating. … Continue reading
The Dangers of a Snowboarder’s Ankle Misdiagnosis
Are you an avid athlete or just a person who likes to keep fit? Chances are you may be one of the 3 million people who annually check into the emergency room for foot or ankle injuries. With symptoms of … Continue reading
Don’t text and exercise
You know how you shouldn’t text and drive? Well, one researcher found that you shouldn’t text and exercise either. A study performed by Dr. Michael Rebold, Ph.D., assistant professor of integrative exercise science at Hiram College, and researchers from Bloomsburg … Continue reading
Stretches for tight spots in your body
Take a second right now to evaluate how you are sitting while reading this post. Are you sitting at a desk slouching in your chair? Are you giving yourself “text neck” while reading this on your subway ride home? We’ll … Continue reading
What are overuse injuries?
Note: this article originally appeared on the Mayo Clinic Health System Are you looking to become more physically active? Are you active already but looking to kick it up a notch? If either of these sound like you, it would be … Continue reading
Three exercises for sciatica pain relief
Editor’s note: this article originally appeared on NYDNRehab.com. Click here for the original article. Sciatica is the term used to describe pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back. Sciatica is … Continue reading
Better-fit female athletes may be at a higher risk for overtraining syndrome
A study by researchers from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, recently discovered that female athletes who are better fit at the beginning of the season may be more prone to “overreaching” during a team sport as the season … Continue reading
Running and lower back pain
Runners, have you ever experienced lower back pain during or after a run? Maybe it is a slight pain at first but then it becomes more difficult to deal with over time? Has it gotten to the point where you’re … Continue reading
What to do when you pull a muscle
Editor’s Note: If you think you have sustained an injury you should seek immediate help from your primary healthcare provider. This article is not intended to be a substitute for a consultation from your doctor. Many people often say they have … Continue reading
7 ways to prevent shin splints
Shin splints is the catch-all term for lower leg pain that occurs below the knee on the front of the lower leg. They often occur in athletes or fitness enthusiasts who have recently intensified or changed their training routines. The cause … Continue reading