… That’s a lot of people — and a whole lot of pain. And the number would likely stretch into the billions if you included upper and mid-back pain.If your pain is particularly bad …
… Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Pseudomonas are common culprits). In most cases, your surgeon will close the site with stitches, staples or Steri-Strips and then apply a dressing over the area.But once you’re home …
… ways to address it.Causes of age-related back painYour spine is a column of 24 bones stretching from your skull to your tailbone, encasing your spinal cord. Its bones, or vertebrae, are linked by …
… time. Stick with the routine of exercises that were prescribed by a physical therapist. Though bending and stretching the knee may hurt at first, re-training the body to move normally will help with recovery …
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… a form of nurturing and self-care,” says breast surgical oncologist Margaret Thompson, MD. “But the benefits stretch beyond relaxation.”Benefits of breast massageBreast (chest) massage can enhance your wellness like other forms of massage …
… relaxed, allow your chest and belly to slowly fold forward toward your thighs until you feel the stretch in your middle and upper back and your shoulders.For a deeper stretch, reach your hands toward …
The quest for pain relief can sometimes feel like the world’s least compelling choose your own adventure book. There are so many options out there for addressing your various aches and ouchies, all with …
If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then skin might be the window to our age.As we grow older, our skin can gradually become looser and more flaccid.But when skin begins …
Growing up, mom or grandma might have constantly been on posture patrol — always on the lookout for slouching or any other awkward positions that could lead to problems down the road. They were on to …
What look like large rubber bands can put a little extra snap into your strength-training routine.Exercise resistance bands have become a mainstay of workout regimens for both muscled-up gym veterans and fitness …
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