Reaching for a lightweight tablet computer can save time and energy, but using a tablet to type may not be great for your shoulder muscles, according to a new study from Northern Illinois University. The study, which examined 19 people (ten men and nine women) in their mid-twenties, asked participants to type passages from Grimm’s […]
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This long-term, chronic disease causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. Typically, the spine will curve to one side rather than forming a straight line down the middle of your back. This abnormal spine formation is due to the vertebra twisting around one another in a stacked corkscrew manner. Here are the most common symptoms of scoliosis as well as treatments for this chronic spinal condition.
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Proper posture is important not only for standing, but sitting and laying down as well. Many people spend the majority of their day sitting, be it at a desk, in their car, and on their couch. Sitting for too long can impact the pressure on your spine, causing poor posture. Here are 15 easy ways to perfect your posture and get you feeling and looking healthy.
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A new study published in the online edition of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques on Sept. 6 reports that the majority of patients with spinal synovial cysts that undergo surgery have excellent or good outcomes. The research was conducted by a team led by Dr. Steven Knafo of the Université of Paris-Descartes, and […]
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Individuals whom weight train focusing on their upper body muscles might find they start to suffer with chronic upper back pain. Dan John, a strength coach in Burlingame, California, has the explanation. He says that the problem is caused by rolling the shoulders forward. This can give you chronically rounded shoulders. Exercises that can cause […]
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