Research has shown that some treatments for back pain won’t do you much good. Here are some of the most common. Bed rest. Too much bed rest can actually make your back pain worse and may even lead to complications like blood clots in your legs, loss of muscle...
When Brad’s skiing skills started to suffer, he knew it was time to get help for his sciatica. The pain was making it difficult for him to handle even the most basic turns. Sure he was getting older, but he certainly wasn’t ready to give up his favorite winter sport....
Gardening is a lifelong love for 79-year-old Anne, a former landscape architect. Every April, Anne starts work on her flower garden. “The first couple of weeks are really hard,” she admits. “But it’s fun.” For her, the results are worth the effort. “You have lovely flowers you can pick and...
What are the rewards of a good workout? A stronger body? Check. A healthier heart? Check. Aching muscles? Check. Check. And double-check. Thighs that throb, calves that cramp, and backs that beg for mercy. It’s enough to make you throw in your gym towel. But don’t you dare! Healthy exercise...