Vitamin D is part of a group of fat-soluble vitamins which can be obtained from a few foods, sunlight and supplements. The main role of Vitamin D is to assist in the metabolism of Calcium and Phosphorus and also in mineralization of bones. Till now, different forms of Vitamin D have been discovered, namely Vitamin […]
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Body Mechanics and Posture
Body mechanics is a term used to describe the ways we move as we go about our daily lives. It includes how we hold our bodies when we sit, stand, lift, carry, bend, and sleep. Poor body mechanics are often the cause of back problems. When we don’t move correctly and safely, the spine is […]
Ergonomic Injuries
1) What are ergonomic injuries and how are they caused? Most people these days have desk jobs that require them to be seated at their desks for 8-10 hours straight. People often fail to realize how much havoc a simple desk job can create in their life. People tend to disregard a lot of simple […]
Healthy Joints For a Healthy Living
A joint also called an articulation, is any place where adjacent bones come together (articulate with each other) to form a connection. The joint allows the bones to move freely but within controlled limits. There are various types of joints in the body but among them, the synovial joints are the most common joint. A […]
Back Pain: The other side of Back of School
The gradual increase of weight of the school bags can have a long-term effect on the children’s health and well-being. Every bone in our body has a growth point and it grows as per age. Skeleton is under-development during the growth years in children; therefore, carrying huge weight on their backs, even for a short time can […]