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The 3 ways you should *never* stand, according to a physical therapist
The 3 ways you should*not* stand, according to a physical therapist Justin Timberlake is to *NSYNC as sitting is to posture advice—as in, it’s the star of the show. We at Well+Good are always chatting about how slouchy we are when sitting at our desks , while the way we stand seems to get the short end of the postural discussion stick. But despite sitting being the popular kid
Cause of Thumb Joint Pain Not What You Would Expect
The Brachialis Cause of Thumb Joint Pain The brachialis lies under the bicep muscle in the upper arm. When there are trigger points in it, they mostly refer down to cause thumb joint pain. The pain will sometimes extend upward over the deltoid as well. The brachialis only performs one action. It flexes the arm at the elbow joint. When the humerus (upper arm bone) is fixed the brachialis
How To Prioritize Your Well-Being If You’re An Extremely Busy Person
How To Prioritize Your Well-Being If You're An Extremely Busy Person If your Google calendar looks more like an abstract piece of art than a schedule—and you find yourself trying to cram two hours' worth of activities into every one hour of the day—you know firsthand that it can be hard to slow down. Between work, family obligations, friends, partners, and kids, many of us are running from one
The “Melt Method” will decompress your neck in 3 minutes flat
The "Melt Method" will decompress your neck in 3 minutes flat My neck feels like it’s perpetually stuck in a C-curve. Thanks to all of the staring down at screens that I do throughout the majority of my day, my neck alignment is way off and my posture ‘s a mess. But all it takes to combat that tension is an easy exercise to decompress your neck. Enter:
Old Body, Young Joints: How to Reduce the Risk of Joint Problems
Old Body, Young Joints: How to Reduce the Risk of Joint Problems As we all know, growing older is something that prompts umpteen stereotypes. As the title of today’s post might have already suggested, we are now going to hone in on your joints. Unfortunately, as you get older, you are more susceptible to problems. This can be highlighted by the fact that an estimated half of Americans will
The Peroneus Muscles- Why You Have Weak Ankles
The Peroneus Muscles The peroneus muscles are part of the lateral shin. They help point the foot and evert it. Weakness in any of these muscles can contribute to weak ankles and people with problems in the peroneals sprain their ankle frequently. It can also cause foot drop if the nerve is entrapped in the tight muscles. There are a few things that can cause trigger points in the
Tips for Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season
Tips for Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season Winter is a time for snuggling up by the fire with a cup of tea and good book, hopefully without the addition of a runny nose and fever during this cold and flu season. Colds spread through the office and school classrooms like crazy at this time of year, but you don’t have to join in the suffering. Most adults
What’s The Perfect Tea Pairing For Your Self-Care Practice?
What's The Perfect Tea Pairing For Your Self-Care Practice? Our self-care practices aren't ever meant to be static—they change with everything from our needs to the time of day. Good thing there's no shortage of ways to give our bodies, minds, and spirits a steady outpouring of TLC, and Traditional Medicinals , the herbal tea company that's developed over 50 premium, herbalist-created formulas for our health and wellness needs,
This Is How Much Exercise You Need To Offset Seasonal Depression
This Is How Much Exercise You Need To Offset Seasonal Depression Many people find themselves struggling with lulls in energy and mood as the weather gets gloomier and the days get shorter, known as seasonal affective disorder . SAD is a type of depression that occurs annually, starting around the autumn, worsening in the winter, and typically ending in the spring. Approximately half a million people in the U.S. suffer
5 unexpected reasons it’s worth adding some strength training to your fitness game
5 Unexpected reasons it's worth adding some strength training to your fitness game I used to naively equate exercise with cardio. And that’s precisely why I’d spend my workout time solely on the treadmill or on the pavement, running to sweat it out—and running was all that I did (and I thought I was a workout queen). Now I look back and shake my head, because we all know
