Simple Yoga Stretches to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of your feet that connects your heel bones to your toes. If you feel intense heel pain, this might be the source. Try these […]
Pain Management
Dos and Don’ts for SI Joint Pain
The sacroiliac joint (SI joint) is the joint of the pelvis that is between the sacrum and the ilium bones, which can be found near your hips. If you are experiencing certain kinds of hip […]
Causes and Remedies for Snapping Hip Syndrome
Hip pain is incredibly common and can have a wide variety of causes. The precise location of your hip pain can often provide valuable clues about the underlying cause. Problems within the hip joint itself […]
The Impact of Exercise on Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, trouble sleeping, memory loss, and mood issues. Currently, fibromyalgia has no known causes or cure, but symptoms are always treatable. Many experts believe […]
Ask EFI ― Can Tight Psoas Muscles Affect Your Breathing
One of our readers recently asked us about a potential link between the psoas muscle (pronounced SO-as) and the diaphragm. “In the past six months or so, I sometimes find it very hard to fill […]
Are Pain Creams a Good Alternative to Pills
Pain is something that many of us battle with on a daily basis. Muscle pain, joint pain, fibromyalgia, headaches and more plague millions of people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that […]
Ask EFI – What Can I Do to Ease Symptoms of Cervical Dystonia
One of our readers asked us about potential lifestyle remedies for cervical dystonia, which is a type of nerve disorder that affects the neck. Although there is no cure for the condition, there are several […]
Is Your Lower Back Pain Caused by Inflamed Sacroiliac Joints
If you’re suffering from lower back pain, it can be difficult sometimes to figure out what is causing it. It could be muscle tightness, a disc problem, spondylolisthesis or sacroiliac joint (Si joint) pain. According […]
5 Anterior Pelvic Tilt Exercises
Your pelvis helps ensure that you have proper posture. Certain areas where you might feel pain, such as in your back, hips and knees, can also experience some relief if you work on your anterior […]
Is It Hip Pain or Back Pain
Problems around the hip and back can create similar types of pain, making it difficult to determine which is causing the issue. Sometimes, people have trouble with both at the same time. This is so […]