Author: C&P Health Expert
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Why Do We Need Orthotic And Foot Support?
Yes, we, as humans, have been around for thousands of years, roaming the earth in all sorts of footwear. And even a lot of the time in plain old bare feet. But the thing is that the environment that we live in has changed – quite a lot for most of us. However we did…
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When You Carry Your Heavy Handbag
Today I want to talk to ladies…and men so that you can hold this discussion with the ladies who you care for. It is classy and fashionable to carry a big purse or a handbag. But, carrying that heavy purse can cause the muscle, which sits on top of your shoulders, to spasm and therefore tighten, along with the…
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Walk Your Way Out Of High Blood Pressure And Dementia
The holidays are over and we are back to work. This does not mean that we cannot enjoy the fresh air and sunshine during even the busiest of working weeks. Not only does walking improve psychological well being but it also burns calories and reduces your chances of cardiovascular disease and type-two diabetes. Most developed…
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Physiotherapy, The Better Option
Whenever someone suffers an injury to the musculoskeletal system such as muscle strains, sprains, disc prolapse or dislocations, he will have to make some difficult decisions on whether to go for physiotherapy or undergo orthopedic surgery. One such case is a type of lower back pain, called lumbar spinal stenosis. It is sometimes treated with…
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A New Year With An Exercise Program Resolution
Well it is another new year that we are blessed to be in. I am super psyched up because I know that this is a good year in terms of health and fitness. New ways of seeking perfection and raising our current standard that our body is in is quite exciting for me. For this…
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Keeping Healthy During The Festive Season
The weather is getting warmer and warmer, a true indication of an African Christmas which is fast approaching and we all know what that means…Festivities in all forms; Christmas parties, weddings, office parties, friends’ shindigs and gatherings. The holiday traveling, sweet treats for those with a sweet tooth, alcohol and its derivatives for those who…
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Demystifying Chiropractic Medicine
One of the most common questions we get whenever we are out in the field is “What is Chiropractic?” Some pronounce it as ˈkī-rə-ˌprak-tik’ while others pronounce it as CHī-rə-ˌprak-tik. While the profession is growing in the country, it is still remains a mystery and prone to all sorts of theories and myths. What Is…
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Why The Pelvic Floor Muscles Is A Big Deal
Pelvic floor muscles is one part of a group of three muscles that form the core of the body. It is the layer of muscles that support the pelvic organs and also line the bottom of the pelvis. Normally this is a very firm band of muscles from the tail bone (coccyx) to the pubic…
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Could Your Erectile Dysfunction Be Associated With Lower Back Pain?
Our bodies are a complex structure of connected parts that can either work well together or cease to function properly when one area is affected. When your back hurts, you don’t feel like having sex. Men suffering from both back pain and erectile dysfunction may be surprised to find out that the back pain could…