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Causes osteoarthritisPrimary osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage, a rubbery material that eases the friction in your joints. It can happen in any joint but usually affects your fingers, thumbs, spine, hips, knees, or big toes.Osteoarthritis is more common in older people. Using your joints over and over damages the cartilage, leading to pain and swelling. Water...

Why Massage Is the Perfect Complement to Pilates Workouts When you have sore, aching muscles, it can be difficult to motivate yourself to work out the next day. This is especially true when it comes to pilates, as targeting core muscles tends to leave the average person with a more in-depth soreness compared to regular strength and cardio endurance training. By adding massage therapy to...

Physiotherapy can be helpful to treat Obesity and related complications When you hear the word, “physiotherapy”, you probably imagine people who got injured during a motor vehicle accidents or patients who survived a stroke but lost part of their function. What you wouldn’t think is that physiotherapy can be offered to treat obese patients who deal with weight-related complications,...

At first, it might seem weird to have warm, flat stones placed in specific locations on your body. But these are special stones with a purpose. Massage therapists typically use Basalt river rocks. These rocks are smooth and hold heat well. Using a stone heater, your therapist heats the stones to temperatures between 110 and 130° Fahrenheit. This is the ideal...

1. Great for killer abs and core strength Pilates really hits your core muscle (or ‘powerhouse’ as it is called in the Pilates world), which has effects on your lower back, abdomen, hip and pelvic muscles. Not only is a strong core essential for exercises, it is also essential for everyday tasks such as carrying heavy items and picking up your shopping. Especially if you try to carry all...

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGEDeep tissue massage works to lengthen and relax deep tissue. This type of massage may help manage pain and increase a person’s range of motion.Deep tissue massage may be a suitable option to treat sports injuries or chronic back pain. The technique is sometimes considered one type of therapeutic massage.BENEFITS OF DEEP TISSUE MASSAGEDeep tissue massage can provide...

Causes of Chronic Lower Back Pain Pain is considered chronic once it lasts for more than three months and exceeds the body’s natural healing process. Chronic pain in the low back often involves a disc problem, a joint problem, and/or an irritated nerve root. Common causes include: Lumbar herniated disc. The jelly-like center of a lumbar disc can break through the tough outer layer and...

How is osteoporosis treated?Treatments for established osteoporosis may include exercise, vitamin and mineral supplements, and medications. Exercise and supplementation are often suggested to help you prevent osteoporosis. Weight-bearing, resistance and balance exercises are all important.What medications are used to treat osteoporosis?There are several classes of medications used to treat...

What is osteoporosis? Is a disease that weakens bones, and if you have it, you are at a greater risk for sudden and unexpected bone fractures. Osteoporosis means that you have less bone mass and strength. The disease often develops without any symptoms or pain, and it is usually not discovered until the weakened bones cause painful fractures. Most of these are fractures of the hip,...

CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT RISKS Chiropractic adjustment is safe when it’s performed by someone trained and licensed to deliver chiropractic care. Serious complications associated with chiropractic adjustment are overall rare, but may include: A herniated disk or a worsening of an existing disk herniationCompression of nerves in the lower spinal columnA certain type of stroke after...