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What To Do About Knee Buckling
Knee buckling occurs when the knee fails to support the weight of the body, and therefore collapses or does not remain straight. It can be the result of internal damage to the cartilage, joints, or […]
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Core Stability
Best Yoga Poses for Better Balance
Yoga is an amazing way to improve your balance. Through body awareness, strengthening, and practice, most people find yoga to be incredibly helpful in enhancing their balance abilities. Balance is a very important factor as […]
Digestive Health
The Impact of Food on Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is an infection or inflammation of pouches that can form in your intestines. These pouches are called diverticula. Diverticula usually develop when naturally weak places in your colon give way under pressure. This causes marble-sized […]
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10 Reasons You Should Take a 20 Minute Walk Today
Do you have time for a 20 minute walk? Many of us lead busy lives, and finding even a short window for exercise can feel impossible. But a simple daily walk can fit into your […]
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4 Yoga Twists for Spinal Health & Mobility
If you’ve ever taken a yoga class or followed one online, you’ve likely encountered Yoga Twists. These poses offer numerous health benefits by gently rotating the spine and releasing tension while stretching and opening the […]
Back Pain
Sciatica: Is It a Condition or a Symptom?
Sciatica is nerve pain that is caused by irritation and/or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest and the largest nerve in your body. It starts in your lower back and splits to run […]
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How To Care For Your Knee Following Meniscus Tear Injury
Our knees have two C-shaped cartilages, referred to as meniscus/menisci. These pieces of cartilage act like a cushion between your shinbone and your thighbone. A torn meniscus causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. You may also […]
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Research on the Vitamin D Deficiency COVID-19 Connection
We already know that vitamin D is critical for healthy bones and teeth. But could vitamin D also play a part in COVID-19 deaths… or even infection prevention? Recent studies suggest this little sunshine nutrient […]
Exercise
5 Stretches to Alleviate Piriformis Syndrome Pain
Piriformis Syndrome | 404 occurs when the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttocks, spasms and causes pain, often accompanied by numbness or tingling down the back of the leg or into the foot. While […]
Exercise
Ask EFI – How to Heal Running-Related Hamstring and Glute Pain
One of our readers asked us: “In the past six months I started running half marathons and graduated to running a full marathon. However, despite doing stretches before my runs, I still have constant pain […]