Avoiding Pain & Injury During Exercise

File this one under weird but true: Just keeping your hands cool while exercising can reduce the discomfort of overheating and sweating so you work out longer. That finding comes from a new study in the journal Circulation by Stacy T. Sims, PhD, a... Full Answer

While it probably is not unsafe to perform rotator cuff exercises every day, the rotator cuff muscles, just as others in the body, require time to recover between exercise sessions.  Therefore, it is more ideal to limit  your rotator... Full Answer

Avoid exercises that require you to jump up and down, like jogging or running, at least in the initial stages of starting to exercise. Repetitive, high impact exercises may increase the risk of joint injury, especially if you are overweight. Walking,... Full Answer

If you’re going to do more than moderate exercise, then do it on a regular basis. What gets some people into trouble is when they are “weekend warriors,” sedentary couch potatoes during the workweek and playing full court basketball or... Full Answer

It is common for feet to feel numb while exercising. Dr. Oz talks reveals the cause for numbness in this video. Full Answer

There are several different types of injuries that commonly occur in runners: Patellofemoral pain (pain underneath the knee cap, typically on the outside portion) IT band friction syndrome (tightness of the IT band causes it to constantly rub... Full Answer

To prevent a back injury while weight lifting, you should always keep your back straight and your chest up. It is important to keep your stomach muscles tight throughout the whole lift. You should also lift from your knees and not from your hips. (This... Full Answer

Falls, exercise and participation in sports cause most sprains and strains. Although these injuries cannot always be avoided, there are safety tips you can use to prevent them: Start an exercise program or activity slowly. Increase the intensity... Full Answer

Consultation with your OB/GYN is always recommended when trying to conceive, where you are on your first attempt or on month eight. Your OB/GYN will help guide your decision making and will refer you to a fertility specialist if he or she feels it is... Full Answer

 Decompression belt for specific reasons like, back pain, neck pain, your physician or therapist can determine many others. But, as far as wearing it to allow you to lift more weight, or help you perform better or prevent a particular exercise... Full Answer