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Scoliosis and Hip Pain

  Scoliosis causes the spinal curvature to go sideways and can cause various symptoms. One of the most common symptoms is scoliosis hip pain. This happens because the spine's curvature can pull the hips out of alignment, causing one side to be raised higher than the other. A result of this is one hip begins to take on more weight. This overloads the hip causing strain, soreness, aches, and pain, especially after standing or walking. Scoliosis Hip Pain Idiopathic scoliosis typically occurs in children, but often there are no pain symptoms. This type of scoliosis can go on unnoticed and undiagnosed for years even until adulthood. When the spine stops growing, even a small scoliosis curve can cause hip pain. The hip pain varies but generally presents with: Sharp pain. Throbbing pain. Pain that increases with activity like walking, running, standing for a long time. Stiffness with combined pain after sitting or lying down for a long time. Sciatica. Numbness. Tingling. Tight hip fle

Workplace Stress Management

  Stress in the workplace is a serious issue. Working is rewarding, but it can become a cause for major stress as well. Studies have shown that more than 40% of workers find their job to be a workplace stressor. Stress takes a toll on the body both mentally and physically.  Numerous factors can result in being stressed. This includes: Working for long hours regularly Large amounts of work to complete Meeting deadlines Job insecurity Workplace Stress Can Hurt The Body Workplace stress fatigues and agitates the body and can cause major health issues . These include: Headaches Insomnia Gastrointestinal problems Muscle tension Palpitations Anxiety Depression Stress Management Guidance Breathing Exercises Sometimes stress can be so intense that the heart races. For some, this can lead to panic attacks . To help calm the body down, breathing exercises can help. One exercise to relieve stress is to take one deep inhale and hold it for three seconds . After three seconds, with the front teet

Triathlon Training With Back Pain Issues

  Triathlon training involves running, biking, and swimming. This much fitness training takes a toll on the body. Pulled hamstrings, twisted ankles, and sore heels are common, but triathlon training can also cause or worsen back pain. Because the back muscles are connected to many other muscles, certain types of movement after a tough training session can present with back pain. There was an Ironman triathlete study that found that 90% of the athletes suffered some form of soft-tissue injury during training, with 70% reporting low back pain and/or sciatica. A 2020 study in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders found that 14% of recreational half-marathon runners presented with low-back pain. Triathlon Training Hard on the Back High-impact activities/exercises, constant repetitive motion, places a heavy pounding on the body that impacts the joints and spine. Using improper techniques will aggravate any issues. The stresses applied from repetitive motions, and poor form can lead to the joints

Motorcyclist Common Accident, Crash Injuries

  A motorcyclist has an increased risk of injury every time they get on their bike and get on the road. There is no barrier to protect them in the case of a crash or accident. Because of this, motorcycle injuries sustained can be life-changing. The most common injuries that motorcycle riders sustain and suffer when involved in accidents and crashes tend to be related to high traffic, speed, distracted drivers, and construction. This means that most common motorcycle accidents and crash injuries are severe. Road Rash Also known as road burn. This is a type of burn that is caused when the body's skin gets badly scraped and shredded from the road. This often happens when a rider is thrown from the motorcycle skidding down the road before coming to a stop. Road rash can happen on any part of the body. For motorcyclists, it is common on the legs, hands, arms, and back.  It can be excruciating even though the injury is not considered fatal, complications and overlapping injuries can deve

Tight, Sore, Painful Gluteal Muscles and Chiropractic Release

  The Gluteus Maximus Muscle is the largest and the outermost of the gluteal muscles. It stretches from the sacrum and coccyx, parts of the spinal column, down to the femur. The other gluteal muscles include the gluteus minimus and medius . They each have a role in the normal function of the hips and legs. They are prone to tightness resulting in soreness, aches, and pain around the hips and in and around the buttocks. The Gluteal/Rear End Muscles There are three rear-end muscles: The Gluteus Maximus extends the hip and rotates the thigh outwards, straightens the legs when moving, and provides strength. Gluteus Minimus Gluteus Medius The minimus and medius are underneath the Maximus and stabilize the hip when: Walking Jumping Other physical activities There is another group of diagonal muscles under the gluteus minimus that attaches to the femur. The uppermost is the piriformis that is attached to the sacrum. The sciatic nerve and major arteries run below it. Tightness and Irritation

Back Pain Phone Apps: Finding The Right One For You

  Recent studies have begun to show that back pain apps can enhance the body's recovery when combined with conservative treatments and physical activity/exercise. Low back pain - LBP can interfere with everyday activities, work, school, and sleep making life miserable. All around the world low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability. Studies have shown how physical activity/exercise, mindfulness, and spinal manipulation can reduce symptoms more effectively. Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety and increase positive outlook/mood. However, the biggest problem for individuals is finding activities/exercises that they can enjoy and sticking with them. Individuals that use back pain apps have reported the benefits of being guided through the exercises and meditation that help decrease their pain. Back Pain Apps Several back pain apps utilize the brain and body connection. They provide exercises for the body and meditation to help the mind relax and work out and throug

Nervous System Health and Chiropractic Assistance

  According to chiropractic physiological concepts, the body is in a state of relaxation when the body’s natural intelligence can properly function. With regular movement, work, school, chores, tasks, the body takes a beating getting pushed, pulled, and twisted. This results in loss of function, disharmony, chronic conditions, and disease. Chiropractic assistance restores the communication flow with various types of adjustments. Like a vehicle that has something loose or is out of place, but can still move, so do individuals continue to work despite their body telling them that something is wrong or out of place. As they continue the body can start to break down. Even with a minor vertebral subluxation. A subluxation is when a vertebra/spine's bones interfere with the transmission of information along the spine and throughout the central nervous system. The messages/transmissions to and from the brain disrupt the body’s ability to function properly resulting in health issues. A ch

Finding The Right Physical Activity, Exercise For You

  Finding the right physical activity that elevates heart rate and maintains it for 30 minutes a day increases the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart, brain, and muscles. Some form of aerobic activity will keep individuals moving in a healthy direction. ​This benefits the: Heart Muscles Mood Self-esteem Amount of energy It helps to lower: Blood pressure Cholesterol Blood sugar Body fat Anxiety Depression Fatigue Finding What Works For You Doctors and health experts agree that individuals need to perform normal/moderate activity balanced with vigorous/intense activity. Some ideas for both types include: Moderate Intensity Activities General moderate exercises: Brisk walking Light to moderate calisthenics Low-impact aerobics Aerobic trampoline exercises Weight lifting Bodybuilding Light-moderate workouts on Nautilus, Universal machines, or rowing machine Many activities in the moderate-intensity list can be increased to a vigorous level by doing them faster or harder. Vigorous Int

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