Health & Wellness Coach in Cambridge, Ontario
Sharp pain, tingling, or numbness radiating down a leg can be alarming and disruptive. Two common culprits behind these symptoms are femoral neuropathy and sciatica. While both involve nerve compression in the lower body, they are entirely distinct conditions that affect different nerves, map to different areas of the leg, and require unique treatment approaches. …
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Why do seniors get low back pain? Low back pain is one of the most common problems as we get older. The good news is that, in many cases, there are simple things you can do to reduce pain and keep your back moving well. How does your spine work? Think of your spine as …
Low Back Pain If you have one hip higher than the other, the muscles that stabilize your pelvis (hips) are weak. Low back pain is the result. The lower back and other surrounding muscles are forced to absorb the stress that the powerful hip joint was designed to handle for stabilization. Youe eange of motion …
Hip flexors are a group of muscles located at the front of the hip/thigh that allow you to lift your knees toward your chest, bend at the waist, and stabilize the pelvis. They are essential for walking, running, climbing stairs, and standing, acting as the primary link between the upper body and legs. Chronic hip …
As I approach 80, I notice that I am losing muscle mass and bone density. My balance is off and I know that I need to do more walking for my heart. I do resistance training every day and I think I am doing workouts that address most of my major muscles. I research a …
I am a senior and I believe that “moving with intention” is an absolute must in order to deal with “old” age issues. The best back-pain exercises are gentle, controlled, and aimed at improving mobility, balance, flexibility, posture, and core/hip strength without putting strain on the spine. Exercises Standing Pelvic Tilts (with core activation and …
A Big Booty Research suggests that fat stored in the gluteofemoral region (thighs and buttocks) is healthier than visceral fat, potentially acting as a protective barrier against heart disease and diabetes. Some studies have suggested that women with larger, curvier posteriors may have increased longevity and men with a muscular “ass” are stronger that those …
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Introduction: Defying Family History My birthday is on December 18, and I was born in 1946. You guessed it—I’ll be 79 in just 11 days. I can’t believe it! When I look back at my family history, I realize how fortunate I am. My grandfather died at 74, and my father passed at 78. They …
Before I became a fitness instructor many years ago, I exercised regularly because my doctor told me I should. He took my blood pressure and because it was “high”, he gave me medication and encourage me to join our local YMCA. In order to become a qualified fitness instructor, I had to learn a great …
A Personal Introduction I am almost 80 and I exercise with intention every day working on my strength, balance, and aerobics. I have struggled from time to time moving from a seated position to a standing position, and I felt vulnerable. There is no way I want to fall at my age. I know too …
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As an 80 year old resident of Cambridge Ontario Canada, and still teaching fitness at my local YMCA weekly, I have come to realize the importance of my “ass, butt, bum, glute” … call it what you like! I’ve learned that the job of my butt is to give me power, strength, stability and overall movement …