Pregnancy is a time of serious change for a woman. In 40 weeks her body will go from everything being normal size and in the right place to body parts like her skin and uterus being stretched in a big way. Because of this she will go through a lot of discomforts, especially in the […]
What Is Repetitive Motion Syndrome?
Your arm has been painful, and now it goes numb and you can’t move it like you used to. Your doctor calls it repetitive motion syndrome. So what is it and how did you get it? Repetitive stress injuries Repetitive motion syndrome or repetitive stress injuries are caused by doing the same motion over and […]
Do You REALLY Have To Stretch Before Physical Activity?
You have been dipping your toes back into exercising and have been told “be sure to stretch before exercising” and “no, you don’t need to stretch before exercising.” So which is it? Research For years experts said that stretching will decrease the risk of injury, prevent soreness and improve performance. Researchers, in the meantime, studied […]
8 Common Things That Can Affect Balance In Seniors
As we age we lose certain abilities. Some lose clear eyesight, others become hard of hearing, and most end up with issues with balance. Some are due to aging, but others are due to lifestyle. Here are some of the things that affect balance in seniors. As we age our bodies change Some of these […]
