March 27th, 2017 - Posted in Health
NSAIDs May Prevent Benefits of Lifting Weights Exercising against resistance strengthens muscles and bones, but taking non-steroidal pain medicines such as ibuprofen after lifting weights may prevent bones from becoming stronger (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, April 2017;49(4):633–640). Aging weakens bones to increase risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures. The most effective way […]
Continue ReadingMarch 9th, 2017 - Posted in Arthritis, Exercise, Knee Pain
Knee OA Exercises – Part 2 Pillow Squeeze This move helps strengthen the inside of your legs to help support your knees. Lie on your back, both knees bent. Place a pillow between the knees. Squeeze your knees together, squishing the pillow between them. Hold for 5 seconds. Relax. Do two sets of 10 repetitions. Switch […]
Continue ReadingMarch 8th, 2017 - Posted in Arthritis, Exercise
Knee OA Exercises – Part 1 Hamstring Stretch Stretching keeps you flexible and improves your range of motion, or how far you can move your joints in certain directions. It also helps you lower your odds of pain and injuries. Always warm up with a 5-minute walk first. Lie down when you’re ready to stretch […]
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