Exercise and Older Adults
Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body’s loss of muscle and bone mass.
Preventing Sports Injuries
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesRead on for helpful steps to take to prevent sports injuries.
Lumbar Strain
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayA lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore.
Fibromyalgia
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesFibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues all over the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. It can affect your neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms and legs.
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesJumper’s knee is caused by overuse of your knee joint, such as frequent jumping on hard surfaces. It’s usually a sports-related injury, linked to leg muscle contraction and the force of hitting the ground.
Migraine Headaches
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Oh, Baby!, Resources, Young & On Your WayThis often severe, throbbing type of headache is different from other types of headaches in that symptoms other than pain occur with the headache. Nausea and vomiting, lightheadedness, sensitivity to light (photophobia), and other visual disturbances are common migraine symptoms.