Getting older has its own set of physical hazards, especially if you are a physically active person. I am a very active man and I enjoy trying to stay physically fit. I love to take long hikes and I also love to power walk on mountain bike trails near my house. I have been doing this for years and it helps to keep me in shape. When you turn 50, you have to be careful … [Read more...]
Four Exercises for Tennis Elbow
Home remedies, medication, surgery and exercises are the primary alternatives for tennis elbow treatment. Home remedies are definitely effective in alleviating inflammation and swelling. However, for severe or moderate condition, home remedy will be substantial enough by itself. Medication can offer only an interim relief. With surgeries, there are high high probability … [Read more...]
Treatment Options for Golfers Elbow
Golfers elbow or medial epicondylitis is an injury of the elbow.There is a bony prominence at the inner side of the elbow. This is known as the medial epicondyle Few muscles link up this bony bump to the fore arm. Tendons link these muscles to the epicondyle. Many times excessive use of forearm leads to damage in the tendons. This is termed as golfers elbow . Pain … [Read more...]
Shoulder Support: Know What You Need
Whether or not you're into strenuous physical activities, the possibility of straining the muscles on your shoulder is always a possibility. Since an injured shoulder will minimize the use of a hand, shoulder supports are extremely important items that can help make the recovery process faster and relatively pain-free. You can't just go all willy-nilly when choosing the kind of … [Read more...]
Joint Pain Remedies For Osteoarthritis
Do you experience pain on your toes, knees or hips? Do you have stiff and inflamed joints after a hard day’s work? If you’re answer is yes, then you might have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the many arthritis disorders. It normally occurs to individuals aged 35 and above, however recently the world has seen more and more early forms of osteoarthritis. This condition … [Read more...]