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New Shoes to Protect from Back Injuries from Heavy Lifts

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 19, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

San Francisco, London – To protect people from back injuries, a team of researchers in Canada has developed a sensor that can be installed in the shoes, to determine whether the user is taking a right or wrong posture when lifting heavy weights. Eya Barkallah,...

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People take part in a group yoga practice on the morning of the summer solstice in New York’s Times Square, June 21, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

Yoga as Good for Low Back Pain as Physical Therapy

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 21, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – Chronic lower back pain is equally likely to improve with yoga classes as with physical therapy, according to a new study. Twelve weeks of yoga lessened pain and improved function in people with low back pain as much as physical therapy sessions over...

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The Healing Power of Touch

The Healing Power of Touch

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 3, 2017 | Health

Men may think of massage as an occasional treat or a vacation indulgence, but this type of therapy could be a natural way to stay healthy and pain-free. One of the most common health issues for older men is chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts more than 12 weeks....