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The Best Stretches for Lower Back Pain [Visual]

May 19May 21Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged back pain, ecogreenlove, exercises, Low Back Pain Exercises, lower back, lower back pain, pain relief, stretches, stretching, tips, wellbeing, yoga1 Comment

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Lower back pain can be debilitating and it’s a pretty common health complaint—around 80% of adults have experienced back pain in their lives.

As excruciating as lower back pain can be, there are ways to manage it. Many people find relief from engaging in certain stretches and physical positions to ease the pain. However, before you jump to fix a symptom, it’s helpful to find the actual source of your lower back pain. That will ensure that you’re taking the proper steps to prevent future pain and staying on top of your physical health.

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The benefits of standing desks to improve your workday [Visual]

October 10October 9Posted in HealthTagged back pain, benefits, ecogreenlove, Health, home office, how to choose, infographic, neck pain, pros and cons, standing desk, tips, workplace1 Comment

Most office workers know it’s difficult to maintain the correct posture in an office chair for hours. And sitting in front of a computer all day can cause back pain, neck pain, and tight shoulders, among other possible issues.

It’s little wonder, then, that standing desks and desks that convert between sitting and standing (known as sit-and-stand desks) are growing in popularity. In fact, the Society for Human Resource Management reported a 9 percent increase in companies offering standing desks to workers between 2017 and 2018.

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4 Simple Stretches to Get Rid of Upper Back Pain (Chiropractor Approved)

September 17October 16Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged back pain, chiropractor, ecogreenlove, Health, stretching, tips, upper back1 Comment

With seemingly endless options on the internet for relieving upper back pain, it can be hard to know who to listen to. After all, for every professional taking to the internet to share his or her knowledge, there are a handful of other people sharing their own incomplete or inaccurate information.

When it comes to back pain, you don’t want to just take anyone’s word for it. Improper stretching and movements can increase your back pain and even cause further problems. That’s the last thing you want. Luckily, we went straight to the source for simple stretches to get rid of upper back pain (chiropractor approved).

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Best Sleeping Positions for Pain and Injuries [Infographic]

December 9December 20Posted in HealthTagged back pain, best sleeping positions, broken ankle, broken arm, broken ribs, good night sleep, headache, hip pain, how to sleep better, how your body repairs while sleeping, infographic, injuries, neck pain, shoulder pain1 Comment

Nothing will interrupt a good night’s sleep like experiencing pain. Jump ahead to view this infographic on the best sleeping positions for injuries:

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Pilates or Yoga [Infographic]

February 25March 27Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged abs, alignment, anatomy, back pain, balance, benefits, body, breathing, cardio, chanting, circulation, connection, control, core, difference, dynamic, energy, everyday life, flexibility, flexible, germany, Health, importance, india, infographic, machinery, materials, Meditation, mind, movement, muscle, pelvic, pilates, poses, positions, posture, practice, prevention, rehabilitation, respiration, sequences, similarities, slow, spirit, stability, static, strength, stretching, structure, style, tips, tone, treatment, variations, vitality, workout, yoga2 Comments

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Which Practice is for You?

Pilates and yoga are two popular workouts that, to the untrained eye, may appear like the same thing. Although they do have some similarities their difference make them two separate workout styles. Pilates’s slow and controlled movements vs. the held positions of yoga are just one way these two workouts differ.

If you’re looking to increase your muscle strength and tone, yoga may be the workout for you. If you’re looking for a workout that improves core strength and stability, then try out pilates. Take a look through this infographic to figure out which one is right for you.