Tag: Strain

Whether you are physically active, an athlete, or just clumsy, you might have to deal with an injury at some point in your life....

Most of us have experienced the frustration of looking into a mirror in the morning and having a pimple (or two) look back at...

Ever wondered why your poop sinks or floats? Do you feel that you more poop more on your period but don't know why? Did you know that poop is transplanted from donors to patients? There are several insights about this smelly but important excretion from your body you may want to take a look. Knowing about your poop will help keep your health in check.

Tightness and tension in the hips can keep you from going about your daily activities. Try a few stretches to relieve them. The double-knee torso rotation opens up the hips. The floor hip flexor stretch improves hip mobility and flexibility. The half lunge step and side hip stretch ease tension in the hips. The pelvic twist strengthens the hip. The frog stretch expands the hip flexors.

Pain in the armpits can be one of the toughest to bear. Let’s explore the reasons your armpits, the left one specifically, can hurt...

As we age, our bodies undergo several changes. We may find that the crazy exotic sex positions we used to enjoy when we were...

Hip pain is usually caused by an injury and your groin, back, thigh, or knee may also hurt. A common cause is groin and hamstring strains, which happen when the muscle is overworked. Other injuries include hip fractures, bursitis, or inflammation of the sacs that cushion the bones. In piriformis syndrome, a muscle may cause hip pain by pressing against the sciatic nerve. Rest, ice, and exercise will treat most of these injuries.

A low protein diet is often associated with many health problems. People who regularly consume a low protein diet can suffer from low immunity. Lack of protein in the diet can also result in weak bones, hair loss, bloating and even chronic fatigue. In rare cases, a low protein diet can be beneficial if the person suffers from liver or kidney problems.

The number of women opting for C-section is on the rise with each woman having her own reason. While most women who underwent a...

Hamstring injuries are categorized into three grades depending on the severity of the injury: grade 1, grade2, and grade 3 strain. Hamstring injuries generally affect the muscles, knee, and tendons. The common symptoms include sharp pain, swelling, tenderness, painful knee movements, discomfort while sitting, difficulty in balancing your weight, and limping. In chronic injuries, you will feel pain while sitting, running, and bending. Avoid strenuous activities if you have a hamstring injury as it can worsen them.

When a woman is pregnant, everything about her changes. From her emotional state, to the way her body is evolving to manufacture a new...

An injury to the spinal cord can be crippling and paralyzing. Any fracture to the bones caused by a fall or osteoporosis can be painful and restrict your activities. Both spondylolisthesis, where a bone slides off its place, or herniated discs can pinch nerve roots and cause radiating pain. Strain, or muscle tear, and sprain, or ligament tear, are painful but easily treatable. Strengthen your back with exercise and yoga.

Vision problems are becoming more and more common in this day and age. With an increase in the number of hours we spend in front...

Take A Break Every 15 Minutes: Train yourself to look up and focus on an object out the window or across the room every 15 or 20 minutes; Blink Your Eyes Frequently: Blink every 10 to 15 seconds as it will coat the cornea to nourish your eye with oxygen and nutrient; Take Vitamins and Minerals: Eyes have one of the highest energy requirements in the body, and hence is important that they get proper amounts of vitamins and minerals.

As you read this article, off a tablet or a computer screen, you are unwittingly exposing your sensitive eyes to ill-willing factors. Harmful air...