Posts tagged back pain
Lower back strain – causes, prevention and recovery

Have you ever suffered from lower back pain?

This kind of injury usually occurs after sudden impact, such as twisting or overstretching. It often can happen when exercising, particularly if you are new to an activity or by making sudden moves after sitting for longer period of time. Lifting heavy objects also can place excess pressure on the spine and create a risk of injury.

Let’s not forget that sitting for long hours can also take its toll on the lower back – pain and discomfort in the back is very common amongst office workers too. Sitting, particularly in the stressful environment, can place an incredible amount of pressure on a lower back area. So how can recover and prevent it?

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How To Deal With Stress Effectively

If you talk to anyone, you will be hard pressed to find someone who does not think their life is, to some extent, stressful. We live in a time where we are expected to be contactable 24/7 and be able do everything right now. How does stress work in your body?

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7 Steps To Your Beach Body This Summer

The summer is all around us but it's never too late to get your body in to a lean and toned shape for the summer holiday  season!

Summer is the season when everyone wants to look good. Here are seven tips to get a toned and lean body this summer, without too much of extreme effort.

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Why Ballet Helps You Become More Empathetic

In a recent study, ballet dancers and people with no dance experience were compared by measuring their emotional sensitivity when viewing others.

The participants were monitored by putting electrodes on the tips of their fingers and measuring the sweat response triggered by an emotional reaction.

The dancers were able to read emotions better and their body reacted in a stronger way than the ones in the control group.

Here is an explanation why ballet helps you develop more empathetical understanding of others.

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