Category Archives: Healthy Tips
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October 20
How to Put the Spring Back in Your Step
Posted in Healthy TipsWhether you’re suffering from an injury or tired, achy muscles, a physical therapist can create a personalized program to help you feel better and have more energy so you can enjoy your daily activities. Call Innovative Physical Therapy Solutions for information to see how physical therapy can help you achieve better overall health and greater ...
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July 20
How Staying Active at Work Can Increase Productivity
Posted in Healthy TipsPicture yourself at work. Hunched over a keyboard, clicking away on a mouse, answering the phone, or having meetings, the most moving around you are likely to do is to and from the copy machine. It is no surprise that our sedentary jobs are causing fatigue and stiffness, both mentally and physically. Fortunately, having a ...
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January 10
How You Can Stay Active in Your 50’s & 60’s: 3 Tips to Get You Moving
Posted in Health & Wellness, Healthy TipsGrowing older is filled with change and new challenges to be confronted. For many, these changes often involve coping with a decrease in athletic performance and abilities. However, just because you’re growing older doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy an active lifestyle. If you are someone who is in their 50’s and 60’s, here are ...
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August 10
4 Ways to Run Faster and Farther
Posted in Healthy TipsDo you run frequently for exercise, or just want to start in order to live a healthier lifestyle? Learning to run properly can make this very important activity a fun way to exercise for any age group. The way that you run is a matter of energy and efficiency. How is it that some ...
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July 21
How to Strengthen Your Core Muscles in 4 Easy Steps
Posted in Healthy TipsHave you ever had that sagging feeling at the end of a long day? You know, when your belly seems to protrude way out and your back aches. The main reason for this is your lack of core strength. Your core is made up of a variety of muscles that support your trunk and ...
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July 10
How to Improve Your Posture at Work
Posted in Back & Neck Pain, Healthy TipsFor many of us, sitting at a desk, computer or even lifting is a daily part of our work routine. What you may not know, is that the routine may be more harmful long-term than you can imagine. Our bodies were made to move throughout a variety of positions during the day. From sitting to ...
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June 10
6 Tips For Improving Your Flexibility
Posted in Healthy TipsOne of the best ways to improve your health and to alleviate any aches or pains is to improve your flexibility. Whether you are very active or quite sedentary, stretching is something your body needs on a daily basis. Here are helpful tips on how to maximize your flexibility in a short period of time: ...
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April 10
4 Tips to Alleviating Aches and Pains Quickly
Posted in Aches and Pains, Healthy TipsWhen it comes to chronic aches and pains, there are many factors that can cause this. However, there is also a lot that you can do to alleviate common aches and pains. Whether it is a sore back or achy knee that gets you first thing in the morning, these simple tips can make a ...
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November 7
How to Avoid Back Surgery
Posted in Back & Neck Pain, Healthy TipsAccording to the Washington Post, spinal fusion surgeries increased from 56,000 in 1994 to 465,000 in 2011. That is an 8 times increase in the rate of back surgery in 7 years! In Europe and other countries, back surgery rates are more than 4 times lower than those rates in the U.S. Why the difference? ...
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October 18
Are You Breathing Correctly?
Posted in Healthy TipsDo you have to deal with aches, pains, feeling stiff, headaches or just plain fatigue? Your breathing patterns may be to blame. We are all subjected to daily stresses that cause us subconsciously to change our breathing patterns. The normal responses to stress are a whole host of reactions, including shallower, but rapid breathing, ...