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Archives for May 2019

Plantar Fasciitis

May 3, 2019 by Jane Watson

Pain in or around your heel may be due to plantar fasciitis, or more correctly, plantar fasciosis. It can feel like a bruise or burning pain under your heel, tender on firm pressure. It usually starts for no apparent reason but can be the result of poor anatomical alignment of the foot and/or tight calf muscles. Poor standing and incorrect movement patterns in walking can put uneven load on the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of connective tissue along the sole of the foot that … [Read more...] about Plantar Fasciitis

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Back Care

May 1, 2019 by Jane Watson

Back Pain Prevention The spine is designed to be in the upright position. If you are bending or sitting for a prolonged period, stand up and lean back a few times. This reverses stress on soft tissue and bony structures in the low back. Arching the back in standing is a simple exercise and is very effective for preventing acute onset of low back pain. If sitting for long periods, use a lumbar cushion. This maintains the normal curves in the spine (which is designed to be in the upright … [Read more...] about Back Care

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