Ever wake up with a “kink” in your neck? That neck pain can be seriously sharp. And when it first happens, you don’t even want to turn into that direction. What causes that? Most people don’t think they did anything! And that maybe it was just a bad way of sleeping for the night. I’ve… Read more »
Is back pain stopping you from falling asleep and staying asleep? This exact back pain happened to a friend of mine. She’s been doing great with getting to the gym or some kind of workout twice a week. Her goal is to get more active so that she can feel better in her body… Read more »
In the last blog posts about back pain, I broke down the three different areas of your spine and explained how “back” pain is sometimes in the upper part and sometimes it’s in the lower back. Most people ask me about if stretching can help and the next most common question is this: “Is it… Read more »
Last time, I spoke about how resting doesn’t always help with back pain. This week, I want to show you how to get rid of back pain. Our spine – the whole of your body from neck to tail, does a lot to allow your arms and legs to move and do everything in… Read more »
The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body. The repetitive overhead motion when hitting the ball is highly unnatural and could exceed the limit of the joint. Over time, this could lead to trauma of the structures in and around the shoulder. Thus, a tennis player should not just be mindful… Read more »
The bad perception about napping is now starting to change, seamlessly for a good reason. Having a little time out during the day has more health benefits than just simply giving an energy boost. Napping has been proven to provide a number of health advantages. As a matter of fact, some companies and business organizations… Read more »
You might have learned good posture in school or at home. Wherever you have learned it, you know good posture has more positive impact on our health than one could ever imagine. Research shows that maintaining good posture provides tonnes of health benefits to your overall well-being. To let you know more about its benefits,… Read more »
According to American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, shoulder pain is one of the most common physical ailments among athletes and active people. This is because our shoulders have the most mobile joint in our body, which is mostly used in doing our day to day activities, like reaching, lifting and even throwing. That is why… Read more »
Almost anyone can experience upper extremity injuries, but it can mostly happen to athletes, active people, and professionals who do insistent motion using their hands and wrists. The upper extremities of our body perform the most important, everyday functions, so that is why it is prone to injuries. Listed below are the three most… Read more »
HO HO HO! Holiday season is already here. You can finally breathe out after a long year of work and have a wonderful time with your beloved ones. While Christmas shopping, meal preparation and house decoration are a must every season, this winter Dr. Hoang, an occupational therapist in Miami suggests to take more out… Read more »
