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Blog | Stem Cell, PRP, Acupuncture in Queens & Long Island, New York
Are you spending most of your workday sitting down? Left unchecked, this positioning leads to muscular imbalances and skeletal malalignment, all of which can worsen back pain. While seated, your hip flexors, hamstrings, and—if you're wearing high heels—calf muscles are all in a shortened position. As the years go by, this position will lead to a shortening of these soft tissues overall, which ultimately predispose you to develop pain and discomfort. The discomfort could range from a simple ache to a problem that limits function and requires medical treatment and possibly even surgery.
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Researchers urge measured optimism about new studies on stem cell treatments for heart issues, rotator cuff injuries, and hair loss. Stem cells have been touted as treatments for everything from hair loss to heart disease. But are those claims scientifically sound? Research on the technology continues to look promising, but many of its human applications are still preliminary and their effectiveness anecdotal. Samumed, a $12 billion biotech start-up based in San Diego, profiled in Business Insider, exemplifies both sides of the coin.
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Is It Safe for Me to Exercise? - Are you worried that working out could cause more knee damage or pain? As long as your doctor says it’s OK, the best thing you can do is to strengthen the muscles that support your knee and keep them flexible. Start slowly, and build up over time. Talk to your doctor about which specific exercises are good for you.
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It’s probably safe to say that most of us at some point in time have woken up with neck pain or can recall an event or injury that resulted in neck pain. In fact, at any given time, 13% of American adults (women more than men) suffer from neck pain. Neck pain usually arises from muscles, tendons, and ligaments—commonly referred to as the soft tissues—in and around the cervical spine (the neck). Muscle strain and resulting muscle spasm is often caused by an underlying neck problem, such as spinal stenosis, arthritis, or disc degeneration and can be triggered from trauma but frequently occurs insidiously, or for no obvious or identifiable reason. Whether your neck pain is from a chronic condition or if you've just woken up with a stiff neck, the following tips should help you experience less pain.
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A new study finds that corticosteroid shots may accelerate arthritis in knee and hip joints, even as it removes the pain. Osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million adults in the United States. Corticosteroid shots are widely used to reduce inflammation and lessen pain in knee and hip joints. Osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million adults in the United States. It causes chronic joint pain, stiffness, and swelling that can make it difficult for people to get around and take part in everyday activities.
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De-Stress: Standing Forward Bend - If you feel anxious or stressed, a quick time-out can help. Try this simple yoga move. Stand straight, legs together. As you breathe in, raise your arms high over your head. Bend forward at your hips as you breathe out, keeping your upper body aligned. Grasp your calves or ankles. Breathe deeply and hold about a minute. Breathe in and slowly come back up, head and arms lose and relaxed, to standing.
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Gardening is one of the joys of life for many of us, but back pain can throw a wrench into the best-laid planting plans. That doesn’t mean you need to cross gardening off your list. With a few adaptations and a dash of creativity, you can still exercise that green thumb by following these 11 strategies for minimizing injury.
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Overview - Sometimes moving your shoulder can trigger a clicking sound or a popping sensation near where the joint connects at the top of your arm. That popping feeling is called crepitus. In some cases, there’s a sharp pain or warmth that comes along with cracking, grinding, or popping shoulder. That pain can be a symptom of other health conditions or an injury. Shoulder pain, injuries, and stiffness are the third most common muscle and joint issues that bring people to the doctor.
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Your Shoes - High heels, for example, put more pressure on the balls of your feet, which can thin your foot’s natural padding where you need it most. Avoid heels higher than 2 1/4 inches when you’re going to do a lot of walking. Flip-flops and overly pointed or flexible shoes also could lead to foot pain. You can avoid this if you match the shoe to the activity and make sure of proper fit and support.
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Low back injuries often restrict movement and lead to the weakening of low back muscles. Exercise balls are a great option for a gentle core-strengthening program that can stabilize the muscles surrounding the spine and help prevent future injury. One of the simplest ways to incorporate an exercise ball into your routine is just to practice sitting on it. Sitting on the ball activates the core muscles required to maintain balance. If you are having trouble balancing, deflate the ball a little for added stability. If your balance feels good, try replacing your office chair with an exercise ball or sitting on the ball while watching television. Besides working your core muscles, the ball also reduces stress on the spine.
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