If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know how clumsy you seem to get as your pregnancy progresses. Pregnancy has a huge effect on a woman’s body. From the hormonal changes to the changes to a woman’s shape, being “tippy” and falling is a real concern. Shifting center of gravity Pregnancy brings forgetfulness, interrupted sleep and […]
Plantar Fasciitis: Do You Have It?
You open your eyes each morning and just know… that first step out of bed is going to be painful. You have plantar fasciitis and it makes walking, especially first thing in the morning, painful. Degenerative tissue changes Plantar fasciitis is a condition that occurs when stress to your feet from certain activities cause degenerative […]
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 […]