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Polls and surveys have shown that approximately one in four American adults have experienced some form of neck pain or stiffness in the last two months. Whether that neck and shoulder stiffness occurred upon rousing from sleep or physical exertion during the day, unfortunately, it is a common problem that most adults have to deal with on a frequent basis. Although it may seem like more of an inconvenience, neck stiffness can alter a person’s performance in day-to-day tasks and can make even minor tasks seemingly impossible to accomplish. While, in the vast majority of cases, time and rest are...

Two phrases speak truth to an interesting aspect of the human condition: "Absence makes the heart grow fonder," and, "You do not know what you have until it's gone." Although these are sayings typically brought up in the context of relationships and romance, they are a somewhat universal window into the human psyche that illustrates how difficult it is to truly value something until you no longer have it. When it comes to your health, fitness and chronic pain, this is especially true. It generally takes aging or a serious injury to be able to fully appreciate the painless mornings,...

Forward head posture, also referred to as "text neck," has become an increasingly common problem related to poor posture, especially amongst today's younger generation. These days, many people's daily work lives are spent hunched over their desk and staring at their computer for long periods of time, which is a common cause of neck pain. In their free time or breaks, you might see them looking down at their phone either texting or browsing. Studies show that people are spending more time than ever sedentary, absorbing television entertainment and interacting with social media. This constant head in front of shoulders,...

  Are you tired of your hectic schedule that demands running after one task to another throughout the day? You are certainly not alone because most of us are familiar with this feeling of dragging our drained body to meet our professional as well as personal commitments. Latest research indicates that more than 75% of today’s workers remain tired for the entire week. In addition to affecting the quality of life, this also results in a loss of money and productivity. Taking a nap is one of the most effective solutions to tiredness. Many of you would be surprised to...