The pain connected to sciatica is infamous. In fact, there are recorded cases of patients crawling on hands and knees coming to the doctor’s office because of excruciating pain. So what are your options? Stay with us to find out how to get rid of sciatica and which sciatic nerve pain treatment is right for you. According to newest surveys, 4 out of 10 people in North America … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Thumb Pain
The thumb has one of the most flexible joints in the body, so it is prone to overuse. Making matters worse, so many of our daily activities, from getting dressed to eating breakfast to typing at the keyboard, involve our hands. So, the overuse potential is even higher. Now for the medical stuff, which is important to know if your severe thumb pain needs medical attention. The … [Read more...]
Exercises for Treating Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of Americans each year, yet we have still to determine what precisely the cause is. Likely, a combination of lifestyle and genetic factors are to blame. However, the risk factors are so diverse and general that we all have one or more of them at some point in our lives. Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause numbness, stiffness, and pain in … [Read more...]
Stiff Knees? 7 Simple Ways You Can Banish Joint Pain For Good
In the world today there is an increase in the cases of joint pains. In fact, a national survey has shown that around 30% of adults had had joint pains the previous one month. Experts have attributed these pains to conditions like arthritis, gout, strains and all sorts of injuries. Among the various forms of joint pains, it has been discovered that knee pains are the most … [Read more...]
11 Exercises for Hip Pain
These exercises for hip pain are designed to stretch, strengthen and stabilize the structures that support your hip. You don’t need us to tell you that sitting does a number on your hips, turning them into achy, angry landmines. The big problem, though, isn’t just the discomfort in the sides of your thighs—it’s the chain of pain that dysfunctional hips create (sciatic nerve … [Read more...]
Are You Wearing Tight Shoes or High Heels? You Must Do This Exercise!
Foot pain is very common. About 75% of Americans have foot pain at some time in their lives. Most foot pain is caused by shoes that do not fit properly or that force the feet into unnatural shapes, such as pointed-toe, high-heeled shoes. Your foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, layered with an intertwining web of more than 120 muscles, ligaments, and … [Read more...]
Hip Pain – Causes and How to Use Exercise to Address It
Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. It is a common problem for both sedentary and non-sedentary individuals and even small injuries in or around the hip can cause significant pain and loss of function. While last time we had a chance to present exercises to prevent sciatic nerve pain, today we delve deeper into hip pain and how to … [Read more...]
7 Proven Exercises to Help Alleviate Knee Pain
If your knees are giving you problems when getting out of bed or during your daily activities, you are not alone. Numbers show that nearly 50 million Americans feel the same way. In fact, knees are the most commonly injured joints in the body - which shouldn't come as much of a surprise, considering their everyday use, causing wear and tear. Simply walking up the stairs, for … [Read more...]
Simple Technique to Bring You Relief from Headaches and Stress in Just 30 Seconds
Headaches are extremely common. Because headaches can stem from a variety of causes, they are notorious for striking suddenly and unexpectedly. It can be especially unpleasant when it hits you at work or on the road, when you don’t have any medicine around, and you need relief quickly. Today we’ll show you a simple technique to get rid of headaches and stress in just … [Read more...]
DIY Natural Relief for Ear Infections – The Magic Salt Sock
Ear infections are common during the cold and flu season and are one of the worst things to deal with. While the best course of action when dealing with ear infections is to go to a doctor, you can apply a quick DIY natural remedy to ease the pain and discomfort from the infection. Called a Salt Sock, the method is effective and harmless and is being used by thousands … [Read more...]
