People all over the world want to shed some weight, with skyrocketing obesity rates and the accompanying health complications it is important to maintain a healthy body weight.  There are healthy and unhealthy ways in which to go about losing weight, but statistics show that a diet high in fruits and vegetables, low in fat and refined sugar, coupled with regular exercise will allow a person can lose the extra weight and keep it off permanent ...

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fascia is a tendon like structure running along the bottom of the feet starting from the heel. This fascia provides cushioning effect to the foot by acting like a rubber band. Damage to the fascia- plantar fasciitis is the commonest cause for pain in the heel and various synonyms are used to describe it like “jogger’s heel”, “heel spur”, “policeman’s heel” and &ld ...

Overview of Achilles tendon and its injuries Achilles tendon is a group of tough tissues that connect the heel bone to the muscles of the lower leg. It is the strongest tendon in the body since it bears the entire body weight of an individual. Many of our day to day activities like walking, running, jumping and standing on toes are totally dependent on the Achilles tendon. This tendon is capable of carrying three to twelve times the body weigh ...

 What is upper back pain? Upper back pain is the pain originating from neck and reaching up to the middle of the back (lumbar portion of the spine). Upper back is useful for maintaining our erect posture as well as it is designed specially to protect the internal organs. Irritation in the muscle or joint dysfunction is the commonest cause for upper back pain. Upper back muscles are very large and any trauma or injury can cause irritation ...

There healthful merits of exercise are something that has long been touted by medical experts.  From helping to prevent chronic health-related conditions to boosting self-esteem, exercise is good for the body, mind and soul.  In this article, we will take an in-depth look at all the many benefits that can be gained from a person engaging in regular exercises, particularly, the advantages of doing a total body workout.   Benefits ...