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Massage is one of the oldest natural methods for treating muscles and thereby improving joints, ligaments, and, indirectly, the general condition of the whole body. For millennia massage has been performed by a masseur using his two strong arms as tools. Until now it made little sense to reconsider this, but technological development has reached a level that may make it worthwhile. […]
Sciatica, also known as sciatic nerve pain, is one of the most common and most painful musculoskeletal complaints. When the sciatic nerve, which starts from the lower part of the spine, becomes compressed, it causes agonizing pain that can radiate from the buttock to the toes.
The good news: you can do a lot yourself to relieve your symptoms and support your recovery! In this article I present effective home-applicable treatment methods that, alongside — or instead of — pain relief medications, can improve your condition.
Vibration trainers are very popular because they can work the muscles thoroughly in a short time with almost no sweating. They are excellent at any age, and regular vibration training is especially beneficial for older adults. But when should they not be used? In recent times several research groups have examined the effects and contraindications of whole-body vibration therapy. I wrote about the favorable effects on health in a previous article, and now I have summarized the contraindications.
The treatment performed with a muscle stimulator — electrical muscle stimulation, or EMS (Electric Muscle Stimulation) — is a method suitable for treating striated (voluntary) muscles. It does not affect internal organs or smooth muscles. It can be applied to any muscle located close to the skin surface where an electrical impulse can be delivered directly; it is therefore less effective for deep-layer muscles (e.g., deep back muscles).
A ganglion cyst is a lump that appears on the hand or foot and is often painful. Despite its alarming appearance, it is usually nothing to fear because it is benign. Due to the symptoms and the disturbing appearance, patients most often choose removal surgery. Postoperative rehabilitation plays a key role in restoring movement. I write now about the important things you should know.
With the spread of technology, health problems that were previously rare are appearing and can make your everyday life quite miserable. Lately a characteristically curved back is increasingly noticeable among young people. The condition even has a name: "tech‑back." English speakers know how catchy that name is; in Hungarian you might call it a programmer's back or an administrator's back. The phenomenon is caused by poor workplace posture, constant computer use and fiddling with mobile phones, and the complaints it causes can be very unpleasant.
Consuming a plant-based diet reduces the risk of stroke – determined by a study you can read by clicking here. According to it, people following a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy have a significantly lower stroke risk than those who follow diets that include meat and fish.
One of the most common diseases of the knee joint is osteoarthritis (also called joint cartilage wear). The symptoms develop slowly and pain can torment you for years or decades. Because this is a degenerative condition, hospitals cannot do much for you. However, your doctor may recommend home physiotherapy devices. Heat therapy, TENS treatment, microcurrent, therapeutic ultrasond, magnetic therapy and softlaser treatment can help in different stages of osteoarthritis and in different ways.
If you want to see clearly among the millions of diets, nutritional systems and recommendations today, you really have to "roll up your sleeves." Mediterranean, DASH, Keto, blood type, carbohydrate-free, juice fasting, South Beach, paleo, flexitarian, vegetarian and vegan — and who knows how many other diets exist. On top of that, almost every fitness model, celebrity, etc. has some personal version of a nutritional "idea." Which one is right? Who knows. And of course I believe in my own! 🙂
New restrictions have been reintroduced because of the second wave of COVID-19. More and more people are losing patience and consider the measures excessive or unnecessary. Do we really need these measures or are politicians just stirring the s…?- many ask. Although I do not answer that exact question, my writing may help to "clear" the picture.
ETS is a modern and effective electrotherapy treatment method. It is primarily used to recover lost functions. Examples include improving or eliminating incontinence, retraining movement after stroke, or relearning walking after peroneal nerve palsy.
