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11/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Hypertensive patients greatly benefit from aerobic exercise: Study

Aerobic exercise is highly recommended for people who want to improve or maintain their cardiovascular health. An American study indicated that intense sessions of this physical exercise could benefit people treated for hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition where the blood pressure of the patient is constantly high. It […]

11/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Aerobic exercise found to have a therapeutic effect on hypertensive patients

A new American study sought to determine if aerobic exercise could improve the central arteries of patients with hypertension. It found out that hypertensive adults who performed acute aerobic exercises experienced stiffer aortas and greater differences between their systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels, leading to an improved supply of blood to the brain. The […]

10/29/2018 / By Rita Winters

Non-invasive treatment for low back pain: Controlled “core muscle release technique” provides effective relief

There are many conventional drugs available for treating low back pain, but they are nonetheless harmful when used frequently over long periods of time. Many medical experts are now trying to find alternatives to painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, looking towards nature and little-known therapies. Researchers from the Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University (SRM University) found that the […]

09/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Comprehensive study suggests the efficacy of yoga and physical therapy in treating chronic lower back pain

If you have lower back pain, you may want to consider taking yoga as an option, aside from physical therapy: A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has found that yoga is as effective as physical therapy in treating chronic lower back pain. Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) conducted the study in […]

09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treating chronic lower back pain with yoga and physical therapy

Many people with chronic lower back pain undergo physical therapy to help improve their symptoms. A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has suggested that yoga may be just as effective for chronic lower back pain. Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) compared the effects of physical therapy and yoga exercises on […]

01/17/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Yoga is twice as beneficial for back pain as other forms of exercise

Back pain can be one of the trickiest types of pain to deal with. Even mild pain in your back can restrict your movements dramatically, and strong pain in your lower back could even render you unable to get out of bed. Some people report that painkillers don’t work for their back pain, while those […]

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