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4 Physical Therapy Knee Exercises for Healthy Knees

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Whether you're a famous athlete, a renowned businessman, or a university student, suffering from knee pain can put a crimp in your daily routine. Right now, 37% of the Canadian  population experience knee pain. But the good news is you can reduce this pain and enhance your knee health by doing specific exercises. Pro Tip : Don’t begin with stressful exercises; start slowly. In this article, we’ll walk you through some easy knee exercises to strengthen knee health. 1. Straight Leg Raises One simple exercise to strengthen your knees is ‘straight leg raises. ’ It keeps your thighs, knees, and hips in a healthy state. To do this, follow these simple steps: ·  Place a mat/rug on the floor and lie down on it to support your back. ·  Then stretch out one leg flatly and slowly raise the other one in the air. ·  Keep the raised leg in the air for about 4–5 seconds, and then slowly bring it down. ·  Repeat it with the other leg, and perform ten sets for each leg. 2. Hamst...

What’s Causing Chronic Back Pain?

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  “Why does my back hurt?”  – This is a frequent question that at least five out of ten Canadians  ask themselves annually. Hence, back pain is a widespread problem in Canada. If you suffer from back pain and it lasts three months or longer, it becomes chronic pain and requires expert consultation at your earliest. The pain might seem to be intermittent but can tear your ligaments if left untreated. Here we’ve compiled some common causes of chronic back pain. 1. Poor Body Mechanisms One of the most common causes of chronic back pain is poor body posture and a sedentary lifestyle . The majority of people, especially young workers, suffer from such back pains. The prolonged inadequate body position puts excessive load on the spine that causes the muscle tissue to lacerate and swell, causing pain in the back muscles, joints, and discs. If not treated early, it could lead to spinal dysfunction and muscle fatigue. 2. Spine Related Problems Here are some causes of back pain rel...