So…how’s your six pack looking? As toned as great-granny’s old style washboard? Nope? I know—mine neither! But having a beautifully toned abdomen is something that many people aspire to—and for most it’s a very difficult goal to reach. There’s no getting away from the fact that if you really want good abs, it takes a …
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If you’ve ever suffered from heel pain you’ll know how uncomfortable it can be. In some cases heel pain can make going about your day-to-day activities difficult or impossible. Resting your feet can help but this may not be practical and using a pair of insoles for heel pain may make life easier. I spent …
If you have to wear work boots they can sometimes be uncomfortable when worn for long periods of time. Spending hours standing at a machine or walking around a warehouse can take its toll on your feet. A simple way to make your working day more comfortable is to use some decent insoles for work …
If you suffer from flat feet or a high foot arch, don’t worry you aren’t alone. Surprisingly, only approximately 30 percent of the population have a normal or neutral foot. The best arch support insoles will make your shoes more comfortable while providing extra support and pain relief as you walk or run. If you …
If you suffer from flat feet they may also cause additional problems for you like pain in the knee and hip joints. Luckily, many inexpensive and ready to wear insoles for flat feet can help to correct these issues and prevent further damage and discomfort to your body. What Are Flat Feet? Flat feet, also …
How healthy are you? It’s a really tough question. There are so many different components of our lives that all play a part in good health. If asked the question “How’s your general health?”, most of us would say it’s good, it’s ok—or words to that effect—but what exactly does that mean? Even though we …
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If you’ve ever suffered from lower back pain you’ll know how uncomfortable and debilitating it can be. When you’re in pain you may not be able to move around as normal and you could be completely immobilized. Medication and physiotherapy may help and wearing a back belt can also be effective. A study concluded that …
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If you’re unfortunate enough to break your ankle you’ll be unable to walk properly and may be completely immobilized. If you do suffer from a break there are various ways that doctors will treat the injury. You may have to visit an emergency room to have a plaster cast fitted but using an ankle brace …
The idea of a cane that can be stored and quickly unfolded for use makes me feel like James Bond—minus the poison darts obviously! Many people, myself included, love the idea of a cane that can be tucked away out of sight when you’re not using it, yet quickly snaps open when your legs don’t …
A sprained wrist isn’t just a painful occurrence; the lengthy healing process means it can be a day-to-day inconvenience. The best supports for sprained wrists not only assist the healing process and speed up recovery time, they also stabilizes the joint during daily activities and help prevent re-injury. What Is a Sprained Wrist? A sprained …