Best Yoga Poses for Back Pain
As promised last week, today we are going to discuss the best yoga poses to alleviate back pain and explain how you can easily do them on your own at home!
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How to Care For Your Joints
As we advise frequently on the blog section of Onto Orthopedics, taking care of your body in order to prevent injury is always going to be preferable to seeking treatment for an issue or ailment! When it comes to your joints, this statement is especially true.
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Yoga and Back Pain
In a previous blog post here at Onto Orthopedics we discussed how yoga can be an effective tool for protecting your health. We specifically discussed this issue in relation to pain and injury of the shoulders and neck. Today we are going to revisit this topic but pay more attention to how yoga can truly help to prevent back injuries and reduce existing pain in this area!
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Understanding Orthopedic Care
There are many reasons why you might require the services of an orthopedic doctor or orthopedic surgeon. The practice itself is predominantly associated with the treatment and care of the musculoskeletal system. This system is made up the muscles, tendons, bones and joints within your body. Today we are going to take a closer look at these parts of the body and learn a little bit more about them!
How Yoga Can Protect Your Health
It is often said that prevention is better than cure, and when it comes to the health of your body this is of course applicable! When talking about the health of your bones, there is increasing amounts of evidence to suggest that yoga can be a great tool for keeping them in tip-top condition.
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Could 3D Technology Improve Orthopedic Care?
3D technology that permits printing and scanning is continuing to enhance how treatment for injuries is conducted. Toronto based company, HEALX Innovation, is one such enterprise that is leading the way in this 3D technology. HEALX specialises in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries by utilising 3D technologies. Their most recent development is in relation to wrist braces that they hope will be fully customizable.
Auto Injury Aftercare
Car accidents are an unfortunate but inevitable part of life! With so many drivers on the roads and the existence of certain risk factors, there is no way to prevent them entirely.
Support Your Exercise by Avoiding These Foods
Motivating yourself to go to the gym can be tough but the benefits for your health can’t be denied! Whether you are in it for the cardio, the weight lifting or a great combination of the two, your body will thank you in so many ways as your training develops. Your diet plays a huge role in the success of your workout efforts and it is important not to sabotage yourself by making unhealthy food choices.
Recognizing and Preventing Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps occur when any of our muscles contract, either forcibly or involuntarily, and then does not relax as it should. This is often referred to as a spasm and can happen for a range of reasons. It is something that the majority of people will experience in their lives, albeit some more than others! Although a muscle cramp will usually only happen for a few seconds, it can last up to 15 minutes. It will rarely ever be longer than this.
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Get Fit Faster with an App
Getting into shape is an enjoyable process for some people, but many people do not find it easy! With so much varying information and advice on nutrition and exercise, it can be hard to know what you should do in order to maximise your efforts.
With the advent of technology it has become much simpler to track your progress when it comes to exercise and also to stay on top of your diet. This is thanks in no small part to the many apps that have been developed for this specific purpose.
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