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Arthroscopy-Aftercare-Tips

Arthroscopy Aftercare Tips

When a person is suffering from chronic knee pain and injury, an MRI can identify severe damage to the area. In this situation, arthroscopy may be ordered. After surgery, the patient needs…

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Effects of Bad Posture

Effects of Bad Posture

Poor posture can result in a myriad of problems, including back pain and sore muscles. This is because the prolonged practice of bad posture during day-to-day activities results in certain muscles tightening,…

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How to Maintain Proper Posture

How to Maintain Proper Posture

Proper posture involves training yourself to hold your body in sitting and standing positions that place the least amount of strain on the back and muscles. By doing so, your bones and…

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How to Prevent Workplace Injuries

How to Prevent Workplace Injuries

Employers bear the responsibility of ensuring that the workplace is a safe environment. This includes implementing rules, regulations, and policies that outline the expected standards of the company. While employees should always…

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Advantages to Traction Therapy

Advantages to Traction Therapy

Traction therapy, or spinal decompression therapy, is a nonsurgical treatment that uses manual or mechanical means to stretch the spine and relieve pain among affected discs. This treatment repositions herniated or bulging…

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Foods-that-Can-Decrease-Inflammation

Foods that Can Decrease Inflammation

Inflammation is one of the body’s first lines of defense against harmful pathogens found within the system. While known as a response to harmful stimuli, chronic inflammation left untreated can also result…

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Simple Exercises for the New Year

Simple Exercises for the New Year

There’s no denying that regular exercise has many health benefits — both physically and mentally. Exercise boosts the immune system and reduces our risk of developing serious medical conditions. It also produces…

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Benefits-of-Shockwave-Therapy

Benefits of Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy goes by several names, depending on the area where the treatment focuses. The therapy involves using acoustic sound waves that carry high energy to painful spots in body tissue. The…

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Use Massage to Reduce Holiday Stress

Use Massage to Reduce Holiday Stress

The holidays can be a great opportunity to make new memories with friends and family. It is also stressful time for many because of busy and chaotic schedules. Anxiety manifests itself while…

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