By the third trimester you will be so big that your body will ache from the weight of the baby you're carrying. Back pain will make it difficult to move around or even fall asleep at night. You may also become more tired, since something as walking from one end of the street to another will feel like a full body workout. Here are some things you may need to know about … [Read more...] about How to deal with backpain during pregnancy
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Is your shoulder bag killing your back?
What weight are you carrying on your shoulders—literally? Think about what's in your handbag. Cell phone? Laptop? A bulging makeup kit? Netbook? Work files? And that's just one bag. Most of us carry a laptop or sometimes a gym bag, too. Ideally you should never be carrying more than 10% of you body weight. So if you weigh 120 pounds, you should be carrying 12 pounds or … [Read more...] about Is your shoulder bag killing your back?
5 Things You Need to Know About Slipped Discs
We never really think about our spine. We don't watch our posture, or go out of our way to provide proper support when we lift heavy objects. However, when our spine or our back is injured, we'll feel the impact on every aspect of our lives. Things we take for granted, like sitting, standing, and walking, become extremely painful. One of the most common spine injuries is … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Need to Know About Slipped Discs