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We all have experienced tired feet. It can occur due to a variety of reasons. Common causes are engaging in activities that involve prolonged standing, walking, or running. As a result, muscles can become fatigued, leading to a sensation of tiredness or soreness. Tired feet can also result from improper or ill-fitting footwear that doesn't … Continue reading How To Relax Tired Feet?
Nowadays, we spend long hours sitting at desks or engaging in activities that can lead to tension and discomfort in the upper back. Incorporating regular upper back stretches into your routine can help alleviate this tension, improve posture, and promote a healthier back. Regularly doing these stretches is an effective way to release tension in … Continue reading 8 Stretches To Relieve Upper Back Tension
The core is a group of muscles consisting of the rectus abdominis (commonly known as the "six-pack"), obliques (internal and external), transverse abdominis, erector spinae, multifidus, pelvic floor muscles, and the muscles of the diaphragm. These muscles of the abdomen and the back form what is known as the "Core." The core muscles play a … Continue reading 5 Exercises For A Strong Core
The heart is a muscular organ that plays a crucial role in blood circulation. A healthy heart ensures that your blood circulation is good and the oxygen flow in the body is efficient. It improves your overall health and hence your quality of life. Exercise makes your heart muscle strong. American Heart Association recommends doing … Continue reading 4 Exercises To Improve Your Heart Health
Stress Incontinence is the involuntary leakage of a few drops of urine, with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure like coughing, laughing, lifting, or sneezing. It usually results from the weakness of the pelvic floor musculature. Sometimes these muscles are tight or tensed. Stress continence is more common in women, especially after childbirth and pregnancy. Following … Continue reading 4 Exercises For Stress Incontinence
Proper posture is crucial for good body mechanics. It helps in preventing injuries and pain due to faulty biomechanics. Good posture reduces the unwanted stress on the joints, ligaments, and muscles. It reduces the occurrence of muscle tightness, joint pain, and fatigue. It helps in keeping wear and tear changes like osteoarthritis at bay. The … Continue reading 9 Exercises To Improve Your Posture
The wrist ganglion is a fluid-filled cyst found on the wrist. It looks like a lump or swelling and develops on the dorsum or volar wrist surface along the tendon or joint. The etiology of the wrist ganglion cyst is unknown. Usually, wrist ganglions develop spontaneously. It can be due to repetitive microtrauma or prior … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Wrist Ganglion
A Pap smear is also known as a Pap test or Papanicolaou smear. It is a test done for screening cervical cancer in women. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Other names of pap smears are vaginal smear tests or cervical cytology. What is a Pap smear test? The procedure involves collecting cells … Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About Pap Smear
Trapezius Myalgia is a condition affecting the upper trapezius muscle. The upper trapezius muscle is a superficial muscle that helps in shoulder shrugging and neck movements. Trapezius myalgia is characterized by stiffness and chronic pain. The person feels persistent tension in the upper back, neck, and shoulders. Long-duration desk jobs, repetitive tasks, and poor posture … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Trapezius Myalgia
Hand weakness is encountered by many in their lifetime. People find it difficult to hold a glass of water, lift their phone, and experience a weak hand grasp. Hand weakness due to neurological causes requires a customized exercise program, though generalized hand weakness is treatable with hand-strengthening exercises. Hand exercises will help you gain range … Continue reading Top 7 Exercises For Stronger Hands
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