HEALTH & WELLNESS

Relaxation techniques are important to master if you want to reduce & manage stress and improve your quality of life. Relaxation is a process that decreases the effects of stress not only on the mind, but also on the body. Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to our daily life experiences. Stress can be beneficial to our health in the short-term because it can help when dealing with serious situations by releasing hormones that increase heart and breathing rates

The prescription to treat low back pack has changed over the years. For example, for severe back pain one week’s bed rest was the recommendation with the possibility of hospitalization. In addition, medications, such as pain relievers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aka NSAIDs), and muscle relaxants were part of the norm. With research, it was determined that prolonged bedrest was not ideal. Even taking it easy for a few days followed by increased activity, such as

Soft-tissue injury occurs when damage is done to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the body. Common examples include sprains, strains, whiplash. Some causes of STI can include overuse physical trauma long periods of inactivity STI can result in postural imbalances decreased muscle function, weakness, numbness/tingling decreased mobility decreased quality of life pain, swelling, tenderness, discomfort headaches feeling sluggish & tired stressed inability to have a good n