In the Media
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Nerve Flossing May Help Ease Pain—Here's How It Works and What Experts Want You to Know
I’m noticing more friends flossing lately. But it’s not a surge in dental hygiene—instead, it’s a way to improve nerve health and move freely. Nerve flossing (or gliding) is a stretching technique that’s easily done on your own and is said to relieve a host of symptoms.
Easy Ways to Stay Active After 70
Explore these enjoyable, adaptable activities that help you keep moving, stay connected, and continue doing more of what you love.
How to Protect Your Mobility When You Have Obesity
Stiff muscles and achy joints can be more common when you have obesity. Excess weight puts additional stress on your body, especially on your hips and knees, which can lead to a vicious cycle: You move less due to the pain, and you experience increased pain because you’re moving less.
Maximize Your At-Work Energy With These Tips
It’s tough to check off all of your to-dos when fatigue and brain fog are part of the picture. Our strategies can help.
Weekend Exercise Might Be All You Need
If your work week is too full for exercise, fear not, regular daily physical activities plus exercising on weekends, still provides significant benefits.
Physical Therapists Share 6 Stretches for Sciatica That Ease Pain and Speed Healing
You can do these moves in just a few minutes from the comfort of home — no special equipment needed.
A Flexibility Expert Says These Are the Three Daily Stretches That Will ‘Benefit Most People’
'They’re really easy to do and don’t require any equipment – you can even do them in the office.'
6 Exercises for Stronger and Healthier Hips
Here’s how to keep your hips strong and balanced.
Knee Pain When Bending? These 8 MD-Approved Tricks Help End the Ache Naturally
You may think this move makes knee pain worse, but MD says it's key to reversing stiffness.
How to Tell if Your Physical Therapist is Legit
There's no shortage of expert recommendations on things you should do to support your mobility and balance as you get older. But what do the experts who dole out the advice actually do themselves?
Why Can’t I Sleep at Night Even When I’m Tired?
Too ‘wired and tired’ to fall asleep? MDs explain why it happens — and the easy fixes. Discover the floral brew calms bedtime stress as well as an Rx as well as 6 other natural sleep aids.
Heat or Ice for Sciatica? Physical Therapy Pros Say Both in *this* Order
Plus the ‘Flossing’ that dials down pain by 61%. You can skip the surgery — for most folks, these natural remedies work just as well!
How to Relieve Muscle Tension
Home remedies to relieve muscle tension. If you're dealing with a sore neck or aching back, these soothers are for you.
Simple Steps for Getting More Exercise With Ulcerative Colitis
All the right moves for Ulcerative Colitis. Try our super-simple ways to get your body moving for fewer flares and a stronger you.
7 Things Physical Therapists Do Every Day for Healthy Aging
There's no shortage of expert recommendations on things you should do to support your mobility and balance as you get older. But what do the experts who dole out the advice actually do themselves?
How to Fix Forward Head Posture: Tips from Doctors and PTs
Forward head posture (FHP) is an abnormal, sometimes unattractive and often painful condition in which the neck tilts forward. It's one of the most prevalent posture issues, estimated to affect more than 66% of the population.
Is there any benefit to doing yoga in bed?
Shannon breaks down why you should consider practicing yoga in bed with LiveScience.
Healthy To A Hundred: Shannon Leggett On 5 Things You Need To Live A Long, Healthy, & Happy Life
Shannon sits down with Board Certified Wellness Coach, Savio P. Clemente of Medium to share 5 lifestyle necessities for a long, healthy & happy life.
The 11 Best Stretches For Tennis Elbow
Sitting down with Bustle, Shannon offers a few arm and wrist stretches to combat the pain and decreased grip strength for those suffering from Tennis Elbow.
7 Yoga Poses to Help Relieve Lower Back Pain
Shannon talked with The Insider about how yoga can help address all of the different components of low back pain and also provides a helpful framework to have conversations about making lifestyle changes around sleep, hygiene, and diet.