Yoga is a great way to improve focus, promote relaxation, and center yourself for a few hours out of the week. It's also a great way to promote realignment in your body and build strength. Proper alignment is an important part of avoiding injuries and pain in your back and neck for other activities such as walking, running, weight lifting, or just living. Whether you're a beginner or an expert yogi, here are a few poses that will you build strength and improve your alignment. Down Dog A staple of any Yoga practice, downward dog is considered both an inversion...

The hips are an important part of our body's basic alignment. They are a ball-and-socket joint that helps form the foundation for the rest of the body. The problem is, there is a long list of activities that can throw our hips out of alignment. From sitting all day to simply tripping over a crack in the sidewalk, it's ridiculously easy to throw our hips out and when we do, it can lead to problems in the spine, lower back, and even in the knees and other parts of your body. If you're experiencing lower back pain caused by your...

If you have lower back pain, you'll do almost anything to get rid of it. But sometimes, relief lies in a handful of simple stretches. Stretching is an important part of holistic health - whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to maintain proper alignment. Whether you have pain or not, these 4 stretches can help you find relief and keep yourself limber, so you can do more with your body...and your life! Knee to Chest Stretch This is a great stretch not only just for the lower back region but also for the often problematic SI Joint. To...

We all know the feeling. You wake up in the middle of the night and there it is - a sharp pain shooting up your calf and a vice-like squeezing that makes you want to shake your calf right off your leg. Calf pain isn't fun, in bed or out walking or working out. Whether a cramp or a torn muscle, calf pain is usually harmless. Here are some reasons your calf might hurt and ways to prevent the pain. Note: Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical...

From work to play and from family activities to hitting the gym, a working woman's day is ever-changing, long, and often murder on the feet. No matter what the profession, women are hard on their bodies as they move from one thing to another and do a little bit of everything in the span of the day. When you're on your feet all day, you need the right support. Here are a few professions that require a lot of standing and a few ways to alleviate any discomfort your day might cause. Doctors or Nurses If you're in the medical...