There can be a lot of stigma and misunderstanding surrounding mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder. Historically, mental health disorders were not viewed as an actual illness but rather a lack of willpower of the person displaying symptoms. But this view of mental illness is not accurate. Mental health disorders are not a lack of…
The Best Shoulder Exercises for Strength and Flexibility
It’s important to keep muscles strong and flexible throughout our lifetime, as weak muscles and joints are a leading cause of pain, and our shoulders are no exception. Thankfully, there are several quick and simple shoulder exercises that can help strengthen and stretch the shoulder, helping to decrease pain and prevent future injury. Strengthening the shoulder…
The Best Lower Back Exercises to Decrease Back Pain
Back pain is a leading cause of missed work and disability in the U.S. and is a common reason people seek medical care. Muscle and ligament strain is a major source of lower back pain for most people and is caused by repeated heavy lifting, poor body mechanics, and poor posture. In other words, its…