There’s nothing more satisfying that hearing the popping sounds that travel up and down your spine when you crack your back. But is cracking your own back really safe? Although a crack here and there probably won’t do you any...

Modern technological advancements have done wonders to improve productivity and efficiency in the past few decades, but new technologies are not without their drawbacks. We’ve all heard of people who developed carpal tunnel syndrome after too much typing, but there...

Although women are often said to have better flexibility than men, they are much more likely to experience knee ligament injuries, according to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Female athletes who participate in sports involving pivoting or jumping, such...

Back pain is the number one source of disability worldwide, according to figures from the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Report. With 31 million Americans reporting that they experience back pain, it is important to address this widespread health problem....

There is no doubt that regular exercise is a big part of staying healthy. Unfortunately, despite your best efforts, you may find yourself experiencing mild injuries while working out. Exercise injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of their fitness level,...

Whether you are expecting a single baby or multiple, pregnancy puts your body to the test with an incredible number of changes. Most notably, a constantly growing belly and frequent hormone fluctuations put an immense amount of strain on your...

Bone density is the mineral matter per square centimeter of bones within the human body. This has traditionally been cited as a major indicator of bone strength. On the other hand, bones that are less dense are lacking mineral components...

A study recently published in the Annals of American Thoracic Society had some interesting findings regarding the impact of smoking on bone density and fractures. Researchers studied over 3,000 current and former smokers between 45 and 80 years old. All...

Many people suffering from knee pain may not be exercising properly. There is an assumption that a low-impact session that will go easy on the knees won’t give a high-intensity cardio workout with discourages people from working out. This, however, is likely to cause...

You tried a new machine at the gym, you finally had a chance to go for a run or you spent your Saturday playing a game of softball. You felt great when it was over. Then you gradually began to...