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May 27, 2021/Mental Health

How To Calm Your Anxiety at Night

… and help ease you into sleep, such as:Taking a bath.Reading a book.Journaling.Doing yoga stretches.Try these pre-sleep snacksIf you’re worried you’ll be too worried to fall asleep, head …

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May 10, 2021/Orthopaedics

Got Back Pain? How the Superman Exercise Can Help

… lower back pain is through continued activity and movement. Whether it’s a series of exercises and stretches or directed physical therapy, movement helps loosen and strengthen muscles while being sedentary can lead to them …

Your Jaw May Be to Blame for Your Migraine Headaches
June 15, 2015/Chronic Pain

Your Jaw May Be to Blame for Your Migraine Headaches

… says. In other instances, a chiropractor might recommend physical therapy that you can do at home. Basic stretches can slow the progression of a headache and prevent it from becoming a full-blown migraine.Three …

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March 2, 2021/Orthopaedics

Can Inversion Tables Really Relieve Back Pain?

… you don’t experience any dizziness or worsening pain, you can work your way up to longer stretches, as much as five minutes at a time.”Don’t overdo it: You don’t need to …

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November 18, 2024/Orthopaedics

How To Stop Foot Pain From Standing All Day

… StretchA good stretch helps loosen tight muscles that can cause foot pain. Dr. Schilero recommends frequent calf stretches throughout the day, holding the stretch for 30 seconds on each side.There are several ways to …

woman with heel pain
December 16, 2020/Wellness

How Yoga Can Help Ease Heel Pain From Plantar Fasciitis

… while breathing gently and evenly, about three to five breaths. This helps loosen tight muscles and gently stretches the connective tissue in your back and legs.Prancing feet – Now take your basic standing posture. Gently …

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September 20, 2024/Wellness

How To Prevent Yard Work From Causing Back Pain

… Take that same principle out into the yard. It can be as easy as doing a few stretches and taking a quick surveillance lap around the lawn.“Just try to get your blood flowing and …

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October 30, 2023/Orthopaedics

Cracking Joints: Why Your Joints Pop and When You Need To Worry

… are slick and move nicely.” That fluid also contains oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. A popping joint stretches the capsule. “It makes that cracking sound because you’re creating a negative pressure inside of that …

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January 14, 2021/Diabetes & Endocrinology

5 Best Exercises for People with Diabetes

If you have diabetes, exercise offers surprising benefits. Not only does it lower your stress levels, it may also lower your blood sugar level and may even reduce your insulin requirements.Exercise is so important …

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December 31, 2019/Pregnancy & Childbirth

How to Handle Sciatica During Your Pregnancy

Add sciatica to the list of common aches, pains and discomforts of pregnancy. As your center of gravity shifts and ligaments loosen in preparation for labor, you may experience the shooting lower back and leg …

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