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.
You’ve probably seen professional athletes like LeBron James wear snug-fitting sleeves and leggings during games. These garments, called compression clothing, are thought to improve athletic performance and speed recovery by increasing blood circulation, thus delivering more oxygen to the muscles and speeding up the removal of acids from the muscles.
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.
Rest is often a go-to solution to pain relief. But when it comes to back pain, rest isn’t always best.
If you drive inside Houston’s inner loop, you probably spend at least a portion of your week in traffic on I-69. Passing through the heart of Houston, daily traffic on Interstate 69 (also known as U.S. 59) continues to grow rapidly. If you work five days a week, you probably spend at least 60 minutes in the car every day, and many Houstonians likely have an even longer commute.
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.
In today’s culture, people spend more time than ever in front of screens. Smartphones, tablets and computers are so ingrained in our everyday lives that we often don’t even notice the consequences of being glued to our tech — until it becomes painful.