Whether it's in your daily routine or a new exercise program, lingering joint pain can come out of nowhere and hinder your progress. Read on as our doctors discuss joint pain.
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Meditation is a type of mind-body medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. Practicing meditation, you develop intentional focus - minimizing random thoughts about the past or future. Meditation is a practice that helps us focus our attention on the 'here' and 'now,' with goodwill and without judgment. Mind and body practices focus on interactions among the brain, mind, body and behavior.
The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the body. The knee relies on at least 12 muscles in order to perform its function. In order for the knee to work perfectly, it relies on a perfect balance between the ankle and hip support.
Yoga is a popular way to increase flexibility, reduce stress and gain strength. This system of physical and mental practices originated in India roughly 5,000 years ago.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Athletes are especially susceptible to shoulder issues because they can develop slowly through repetitive and intensive training routines.
Recovery after intense exercise refers to moving fluids and waste products out of muscles in an efficient manner. When muscles are used they create lactic acid as a byproduct and this is partly what causes the sensation of stiffness and soreness in muscles following exercise.
Frequently, pain from other areas of the body can radiate to the hip. The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause.
Most problems in the shoulder involve ligaments, tendons, and muscles, rather than the bones, this is caused by a multitude of dysfunctions including, inflammatory pain and rotator cuff abnormalities. Athletes are especially susceptible to shoulder issues because they can develop slowly through repetitive and intensive training routines.
A third of adults reported having joint pain within the past month. Joint pain can affect any part of your body, from your ankles and feet to your shoulders and hands.
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