Back aches and pains are common with age. According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control, 33.7 percent of Americans over age 65 have recently experienced back pain, and that number is on the rise.
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Back aches and pains are common with age. According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control, 33.7 percent of Americans over age 65 have recently experienced back pain, and that number is on the rise.
If you’re feeling down in the dumps, take a look in the mirror. How’s your posture? Raise your shoulders and stand up straight. You might be surprised at how quickly your mood lifts.
Kitten heels, pumps, stilettos — they’re fashionable, trendy and, in some cases, even required by company dress code. But no matter the height, shoes with heels on them can be harmful to your back.
You may not be as spry as you once were, but if there’s one secret to staying young and active as you age, it’s exercise. Daily exercise can help prevent age-related health issues such as weight gain, heart disease, diabetes and even stress.
You’re probably aware of the big things you do that affect your posture (such as as how you sit at the computer or while watching TV), but you may not think about the little things.
Sciatica, difficulty standing or walking, loss of bladder or bowel control, foot drop — these are all symptoms of a spinal condition known as spinal stenosis.
Your spine isn’t one solid piece of bone. It’s actually made up of many small individual bones called vertebrae. Located between each vertebra in the spinal column are small, round, flat discs with a tough outer layer and a soft, jelly-like material on the inside. These discs cushion the vertebrae and act as shock absorbers for the spine.
More than 80 percent of Americans sit all day for their jobs. Many of those people go home after work and sit some more, whether they’re reading, watching television, playing games or surfing the internet. According to a survey by Ergotron and JustStand.org, most Americans spend approximately 13 hours a day sitting.
Do you suffer from lower back pain, groin or buttocks? Have you found that traditional sciatica treatments don’t give you the relief you need? Joint Fusion Surgery may be an option for you.
There’s no question that sitting too much is bad for your body and your health. Researchers have linked a sedentary lifestyle to an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Sitting for too long also causes slouching, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and can cause your body to feel stiff and sore — all factors that may just make you want to sit more.