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Our muscles work by receiving electrical impulses from our brain telling them to contract or relax. When they need a little help you can use electricity in a beneficial way. EMS therapy (electrical muscle stimulation) is a method of using external electrical impulses to trigger your muscles.
Any exercise you do is beneficial, but when you exercise your core muscles it can have a greater effect than some others. Our core muscles influence other parts of our body. The larger muscles in our body help with balance and stability, not to mention avoiding aches and pains that can make everyday life a little bit less enjoyable.
Straightening The Toe - Treatment And Solutions for Toe Problems
Toes problems are common among almost all ages and the slightest of problems if not treated can grow to become major problems. Learning the right ways to diagnose, treat, and take care of toe problems can help alleviate pain and also aid speedy recovery.
The metatarsophalangeal joint is the joint that connects the foot to the toes. Injury to the connective tissues in this joint near the big toe is called turf toe. The injury is generally the result of excessive upward bending of the big toe joint. This condition can be caused from either by jamming the toe, or repetitive injury when pushing off repeatedly when running or jumping.
When the big toe pushes unevenly against the other toes, it nudges outward and creates a bony bump on the side of the foot. This is known as a bunion. Many a times it is accompanied by the swelling of the bursal sac that lies between the joints. Sometimes bunions are erroneously described as enlarges tissues but are actually a deformity of the bone.
Iontophoresis is a process in which ions diffuse in a medium driven by an applied electric field. These phenomena, directly and indirectly, constitute active transport of matter due to an applied electric field.
Topical analgesics are generally recommended to avoid systemic side-effects. They are gels that are applied to painful joints, sprains, and muscle aches. They chemicals in these gels are either heat inducing or cold inducing chemicals that react with the skin to produce a heated or a cold effect. This in turn acts against the pain in the body.
A hot pack or wrap is a pad used to provide warmth to different parts of the body in order to manage pain. Localized application of heat results in the dilation of the blood vessels in that area thus enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. There are four types of hot packs which include electrical, chemical, material and hot water bottles.
Hot and Cold packs are the dual faced carriers of this therapy. They are made of materials that can be used as mediums for both heat and cold. They are combined with a comfortable garment that fits around perfectly on the affected part and starts working its magic.
Dealing With Health Anxiety: 12 Tips On How To Stop Being A Hypochondriac
Hypochondria is a recognized mental health anxiety condition that is often treated with cognitive behavior therapy and medication in some cases. It can cause major distress and make everyday life overwhelming. Because hypochondria is an anxiety disorder, treating and managing this health issue focuses on strategies to manage anxiety and improve quality of life. READ MORE.
Bracing or splinting the elbow reduces any strain on the tendons & allows the joint to rest properly. Here are HPFY's 5 best Golfer's elbow braces. READ MORE.
Fibromyalgia and Sleep: How To Cope With Sleep Issues
Fibromyalgia and sleep issues go hand-in-hand for many fibromyalgia patients. When you combine fatigue, pain, and insomnia, quality of life can be greatly diminished. Not getting proper sleep can also contribute to the symptoms. READ MORE to dive deeper into the connection of fibromyalgia and sleep issues and some ways to manage them.
How To Stop Worrying About Everything
If you feel as though you worry too much about things, you are not alone. Let's look at some ways to combat this persistent anxiety. Here is how to stop worrying about everything.
7 Tips To Manage Exercise-Induced Asthma
Having problems and experiencing nausea after working out can make staying active difficult, but exercise-induced asthma should not come in the way of your passion for fitness. To help you get past this condition and remain in the pink of health, here are some tips to manage asthma induced by exercise. READ MORE.
7 Tips To Cope With Sundowners Syndrome
Sundowner's syndrome is a condition where symptoms tend to worsen when the sun goes down in the late afternoon and evening. There are ways to combat sundowner's syndrome to help manage the symptoms and improve overall well-being. Click to read seven tips for coping with sundowner's syndrome.
Pull ups for teenagers help in managing their condition. If you are looking for pull-ups to help your young ones, here are the 5 best options available at HPFY. READ MORE.
Breathe Better: 14 Foods for Healthy Lungs & Improving Breathing
Our diet can keep our lungs healthy and improve our breathing. What foods should you be eating? What should you avoid? We have some information you need. READ MORE
5 Best Sleep Aids For Peaceful Sleep
When we do need a little extra help falling asleep, it’s good to know what will work. We’ve put together a list of the five best products to get a good night’s sleep. READ MORE.