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Are You Ready toManage Pain and ImproveMobility? If you are constantly straining your back by lifting heavy things or working out too hard, injury may be the culprit, but don’t let other possible factors off the hook. Disk degeneration, hereditary conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, or infections may be the root of the problem. In fact, many back You must always sit up straight. You’ve heard it before: Your posture is important, so don’t slouch. While hunching over certainly isn’t great for your back, sitting up straight and stiff may not be the answer either. Like all of your muscles and joints, movement is necessary for proper function. Sitting up too straight can cause irritation. If, for example, you’re sitting at your desk for an extended period of time, to provide relief every now and then, lean back in your chair. Make sure to have a slight curve in your lower back while keeping your feet on the floor. Also be sure to take frequent breaks to stand up and move around when possible. Bed rest is the best. When you have a back injury or back pain, keep in mind that movement is oftentimes essential to promote healing. When blood flow is increased in your back, more nutrients are brought to the tissues to reduce swelling, soreness, and stiffness. Aerobic exercises, such as riding a bicycle, jogging, or indoor cycling, are great for promoting blood flow and can naturally release endorphins (the body’s feel-good chemicals) to aid with pain management. Injury is the culprit.
issues develop over time due to repeated trauma, normal wear-and-tear (yes, that’s possible with our bodies), and horrible posture. A firm mattress is the answer. Has anyone ever told you that a firm mattress is the way to go for optimal back health? That may not be the best advice since extra-firm mattresses can place more pressure on your hips, shoulders, and other heavy points in your body. A very soft mattress can lack the support necessary for those points, too. In fact, it has been proven that a medium-firm mattress is best for supporting important body parts while not placing too much pressure on them. Back pain is inevitable as you age. While aging can cause new aches and pains, it is not always the root of back pain. If you are physically fit, you may not be doomed to a future of chronic back pain. With preventive care and exercise, pain does not have to be something that just comes along with aging. For low-impact exercise options, look into Pilates, yoga, jogging, swimming, and dancing. Back issues can be very difficult and complex to diagnose because there usually isn’t a single incident that caused the issue. By putting these myths to rest, you now have a better idea of what is NOT the underlying cause of your pain. Keep in mind that in most cases, movement is your friend!
Chicken With Lemon Herb Sauce
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INGREDIENTS
• 1/3 cup and 2 tbsp olive oil, divided • 4 boneless chicken breasts • 1 clove of garlic, minced • 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped • 1/3 cup mint, chopped • 1 1/2 tsp pepper • 1 lemon, for juice and zest
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450 F. 2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. 3. Season chicken with salt and pepper if desired and sear it in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side. Bake chicken until its internal temperature is 165 F. 4. In a blender, add 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, parsley, mint, pepper, and lemon zest and juice and blend ingredients until coarsely mixed. 5. Top chicken with sauce and serve!
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