Author: C&P Health Expert

Back pain or discomfort is common during pregnancy and should be expected to some degree by most women. Back pain may be experienced during any point of your pregnancy; however, it most commonly occurs later in pregnancy as baby grows. Back pain can disrupt your daily routine or interfere with a good night of sleep.  The good news is there…

Four months ago when my baby was born I was all smiles and full of gratitude, glad that the hard part was over and I was in for a picnic with my son. Little did I know that more pain was yet to come. Trying to meet the feeding demands of the young man left…

Have you been dealing with chronic pain for months, and have talked to your doctor about surgery. The surgery has been scheduled and now you are anxious about getting through the day?  The other question you are probably asking yourself is; Will I be able to go back to normal in terms of function? How…

We are constantly telling people how high heels change posture and cause knee and back pain in the long run. If they have to be worn, then keep it to once in a while. What we have been forgetting to advise people is that the exact opposite. Very flat shoes are also detrimental to your…

Nothing improves my mood more than a long bike ride in the country, so I say this next part with reservations (and sadness). Cycling has its dark side – possibly the most significant being that it can wreak havoc on your posture. There are myriad physical and mental health benefits: But if you understand the…

Are you suffering from lower back pain, buttock pain or numbness in the leg and foot? Your excess weight could be playing a major role in this. Most of us know that obesity contributes to the development of; coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer. However, did you know that obesity is…

Not a week passes by without getting someone who has an ankle sprain, a knee injury, shoulder pain etc.  Reason: “I slipped in the bathroom” The smallest room in the house can be a dangerous place. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, every year about 235,000 people over age 15 visit emergency rooms…

For slightly more than a year I experienced a kind of tension in my neck. It kept giving me the urge to stretch and crack my neck though it was not necessarily painful. This would always leave me feeling relieved. Unfortunately the relief was not permanent and the tension kept coming back.  I would crack my neck…

Good posture is training your body how to stand, sit, and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on the supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or when bearing weight. Your sleeping pose can have a major impact on your sleep as well as your overall health Poor sleeping posture can lead to…