According to the NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, back pain affects 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. Most back pain eventually goes away on its own, but it may take quite a while. Resting your back and taking over-the-counter pain relievers may help, however staying […]
Knots and Kinks and Cricks, Oh My!
Knots, also called myofascial trigger points, are tight, ischemic, and hyper-irritable nodules or spots in a muscle that refer pain and tingling to other places in the body. These so-called knots have poor circulation, which gives rise to an accumulation of waste products and leaves you feeling sore and tired. In addition, the increase in […]
How Mimicking Owls and Chickens Can Help Your Neck Pain
During any given day, a person will assume a forward head posture at least once. This could happen when you drive your car, sit at your desk, use your smartphone or iPad, or find yourself listening intently to someone. Did you know that for every inch the head moves forward in posture, its weight on […]
The 5 Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation
The Fountain Of Youth That Ponce de Leon Didn’t Know About In 1513, Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon was searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth, when he ended up in what is present-day Florida. The Fountain’s magical waters were rumored to restore the youth of anyone who drank or bathed in it. Unfortunately, Ponce […]
Right After Exercise, Bugs Bunny Bounces Back With Massage
Massage Helps Bugs Bunny Bounce Back After A Hard Workout Scientists at the Ohio State University compared the effect of immediate versus delayed massage after exercise. In the study, 18 mature white rabbits had their hind limb tibialis anterior muscles (in humans, the shin muscle) mechanically stimulated. Following the exercise, one group of rabbits […]
Press Here! 6 Acupressure Points for Headache Relief
It’s been reported that headache disorders are the most common neurological disorder affecting 90% of all Americans. Approximately 10 million doctor visits a year are due to headaches. Headaches can disrupt your sleep, work, family life, sports, and leisure activities. Acupressure Points for Headache Relief to the Rescue! Did you know that there are hundreds […]
