Back Safety: Bending
Here are tips on how to move safely and protect your back when you need to bend.
Here are tips on how to move safely and protect your back when you need to bend.
Good posture protects your back when you sit, stand, and walk. It's also important while getting into and out of bed.
Follow these instructions for safely getting in and out of the bathtub or shower when you use a walker.
Strains and sprains happen when muscles or other soft tissues near your bones stretch or tear. These injuries can cause bruising, swelling, and pain. A strain or sprain can take 6 to 8 weeks to heal.
PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Doing these things helps limit pain and swelling after an injury.
A healthy knee allows you to walk, squat, and turn without pain.
Back pain is a common problem. It can be caused by back strain. Follow these tips to help you feel better and to help prevent back strains.
Your spine has 3 natural curves and strong, flexible muscles for support. Soft, cushioning disks separate the hard bones of your spine.
Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men ages 15 to 35. The good news is that a monthly self-exam may help find trouble before it gets more serious.
Your breasts change throughout your life. Breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. That way, you are more likely to spot any changes right away.