How Can Pilates Help You Relieve Back Pain Back pain most specifically lower back pain affects most people at some point in their lives. In a majority of cases, this type of pain can be reduced by doing pilates, since they strengthen core support for the back, teach good alignment, … Continue reading →

Exercises for Your Sciatica Pain Sciatic nerve pain can be so excruciating and debilitating that you don’t even want to get off the couch. Common causes of sciatica can include a ruptured disk, a narrowing of the spine canal (called spinal stenosis), and injury. The specific sciatica exercises serve two … Continue reading →

Exercises to ease your back pain Exercises for lower back pain can strengthen your back, stomach, and leg muscles. They help support your spine, relieving back pain. Always ask your health care professional before doing any exercise for back pain.  Movement can help relieve back pain, but only the right … Continue reading →

Why Yoga can be beneficial for your body? It might seem to you that everyone you know is currently either an avid yoga practiser or is thinking about taking a yoga class. Either way, you may not know what the fuss is all about and can’t comprehend why suddenly everyone … Continue reading →

What is tendinitis? Tendinitis (also called tendonitis) is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon, a thick cord that attaches bone to muscle. When the tendons are inflamed, the pulling action of the muscle is impaired and movement becomes painful. There are several large tendons around the knee area. When … Continue reading →

What is Baker’s Cyst And How It Can Affect Your Health? Baker’s cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that appears at the back of the knee when the fluid sac that lubricates the knee (called a bursa) bulges out of the joint. Though a Baker’s cyst is usually small, in extreme … Continue reading →

 Does Your Knee Hurt Because You’re Pregnant? Knee pain is a common complaint during pregnancy and the postpartum period, this pain can range from mild to annoying to debilitating. Knee Pain During Pregnancy It’s hardly surprising that pregnancy can cause knee pain since it’s well-known that excessive weight contributes to … Continue reading →

How to avoid shoulder injuries In everyday life, your shoulder moves just about every time you do. You use it for lifting, reaching, or even throwing a ball. Most people have either had a shoulder injury or know someone who has dealt with shoulder pain. The shoulder joint is highly … Continue reading →

How you can use PRP injections in orthopedic surgery Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections In recent years, doctors have learned that the body has the ability to heal itself. Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a treatment method that can harness those abilities and amplify the natural growth factors your body uses to heal … Continue reading →

What you should know about your shoulder surgery Shoulder surgery can be the solution to all sorts of shoulder problems related to the surrounding muscles, known as the rotator cuff, or the shoulder joint itself.  Appropriate shoulder pain treatment such as shoulder surgery is usually determined following assessment by an … Continue reading →