Back pain can be dull or stabbing, and it can stop you in your tracks. One of the most common causes of back pain is a minor injury to a ligament (sprain) or muscle (strain) in your back. Sudden or awkward movements, lifting heavy objects, overdoing physical exercise, or not having any exercise at all, can all lead to back pain. Back pain can set you back, but do you know when it is time to see a doctor for your back pain? Going it On Your Own Overdoing it in the gym or in the garden can [Read More]
Archives for August 2018
10 Benefits of Massage Therapy
There was a time when a gift certificate for a massage was the fool-proof Mother’s Day gift. “Spa day” usually included a facial and pedicure, and was the ultimate expression of luxury and pampering. Nowadays, massage therapy is recognized more for its health and wellness benefits than a luxurious hour-long get-away (although it does that, too). Here are ten benefits of massage therapy that will make you want to include it in your health and wellness routine. It relieves pain and stiffnes [Read More]
