Death, taxes, and…headaches? Almost everyone will experience a headache at some point in their life, and over 50% of people will deal with the effects of a headache in a given year. Fortunately, headaches are rarely life threatening. But for people dealing with chronic headaches, they can dramatically impact your quality of life. The International Headache Society has classified over 150 different types of headaches. The most common are migraines, tension, and cluster headaches. Knowing what … [Read more...] about Headache Types: The Facts You Need to Know
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How to Prevent Sciatica Pain
It's easy to understand how lifting a heavy object at work could injure your back, pinch a nerve, and cause sciatica. But, surprisingly, research has shown that too much sitting may be the worst thing you could do for your back. When you spend hours per day sitting down, the muscles that support your low back can start to deteriorate or atrophy. Without strong, stabilizing muscles to support your discs and nerves, it's no surprise that you are more likely to injure your back, even when lifting … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Sciatica Pain
Is There a Perfect Posture?
"Sit up straight and stop slouching!" You've likely heard this since childhood, but is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer is a bit complicated. The latest research shows that thinking about a "balanced" or "dynamic" posture may be more important than a perfect one. And we're also discovering that our ability to change positions and move may be more critical than our static position while standing or sitting. Your posture comprises a dynamic pattern of responses, reflexes, and … [Read more...] about Is There a Perfect Posture?
Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy
Posture is the position that your body maintains while standing, sitting, or lying down. Most experts would agree that "good" posture reduces the stress on your spine by balancing the load placed upon the muscles and ligaments that support it. Good posture is essential because it helps you align your bones and joints properly. This helps reduce the wear and tear on your joints and can decrease the strain on the ligaments that support your spine. New research also indicates that maintaining a … [Read more...] about Improving Your Posture to Keep Your Spine Healthy
The Surprising Link Between Posture and Depression
Have you ever been able to tell someone's mood just by how they walked into a room? We all have! It's a great example of how our posture and attitude are connected. Within seconds, you can look at someone and tell whether they are confident, depressed, withdrawn, or happy. Emotions, posture, and pain sensitivity are all influenced by each other. Postural change has been linked to depression and other health challenges. Maintaining an unnatural, stooped posture can often create aches and pains … [Read more...] about The Surprising Link Between Posture and Depression
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