Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think
Researchers have found that people with knee OA unconsciously believe that activity may be dangerous to their condition, despite medical advice telling them otherwise.
Supervised physical exercise can improve the well-being of caregivers of the elderly
A study into professional caregivers of the elderly has revealed the importance of caregivers engaging in ongoing physical exercise, not only to reduce lower back pain, but also to improve psycho-affective aspects. The work is published in the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy for Hip Bursitis: Exercises to Know
Pain in your hip can be caused by hip bursitis. Hip bursitis is when the small fluid-filled sacs (bursa) on the outside or inner part of your hip get inflamed. Hip bursitis causes pain, decreased strength, and trouble with movements like walking or running.1 Hip bursitis can be recurrent, especially if you continue to do activities that are putting stress on the bursa.
6 Simple Yoga Stretches That Melt Away Muscle Tension
One of the reasons yoga is so valuable for stress relief is that it incorporates dynamic, or moving, stretches. Moving stretches activate your range of motion, circulating blood and oxygen and delivering nutrients to tissues. This powerful combination is incredible for melting away muscle tension.
How to Relieve Hip Pain
Finding the right treatment to relieve hip pain often depends on what's causing it. Conservative measures like pain relievers and home remedies can be used for a sudden, isolated injury. Physical therapy, injections, and surgery may be needed for more chronic or complicated causes of hip pain. Some strategies, such as an osteoarthritis weight loss plan, may be effective for long-term pain relief.