Alex Eala’s success on the tennis court has turned the Philippines into a tennis country. A certified crowd-drawer for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), she’s the undisputed face of Philippine tennis. Ranked 18 in the world, her popularity sparked interest in the said sport. For instance, Decathlon Philippine’s beginner racquets experienced a 66% spike in […]
Pickleball, a hybrid sport that is a cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is a sport that has become a fad in the Philippines and many parts of the world. Introduced by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum, it’s now an organized, recreational, and competitive sport. Its popularity skyrocketed after the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Main points: If you’re dealing with neck pain, you’re not alone. According to the National Library of Medicine, the Philippines had the highest estimated burden of neck pain in 2019 among all 204 countries and territories studied by the Global Burden of Disease program. That’s a lot of people struggling with the same issue. One […]
Main points: Every move you make, from picking up a cup to walking down the stairs, depends on your nerves and muscles working together smoothly. Your brain has to send the right signal to the right muscle, at the right time, with the right amount of strength. When this works, you don’t even notice. When […]
Main points: Ever done a workout you weren’t ready for and couldn’t walk the next day? That’s delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). It hits hard if you’re a weekend warrior, beginner, or someone who doesn’t engage in strenuous physical activities. That’s because muscles aren’t used to that kind of stress. According to a study that was […]
Main points: If you’re working from home (WFH), chances are you’re dealing with posture problems. This is suggested by a study that was published in ResearchGate. The students that were involved in the developed some level of muscle or posture issues. Consequently, according to the study, the real culprit may not be your laptop or […]
Main points: In 2020, about 619 million people around the world were dealing with low back pain, and that number is expected to climb to 843 million by 2050 as the global population grows and gets older. Most cases are caused by poor posture or physical strain, but pain that won’t go away can sometimes […]
Main points: In the Philippines, back pain is one of the top reasons people miss work and stop doing the things they enjoy. Painkillers and rest can help for a while, but they don’t fix the real problem. Yoga and chiropractic therapy do. Yoga improves your flexibility, strengthens your core, and helps you stand and […]
Main points: What is muscle pain? Muscle pain, sometimes called myalgia by medical practitioners, is something almost everyone deals with at some point. It can be as minor as post-workout soreness or as serious as ongoing pain that makes it hard to sleep, work, or get through the day. The causes are wide-ranging: doing too […]
Main points: Are you experiencing muscle weakness, coordination problems, unusual pain, or numbness? These symptoms can be abnormalities in the somatic nervous system, and if not immediately addressed, can have a negative impact on simple daily activities. Consequently, this can ruin your overall health and well-being. The good news is that all isn’t lost if […]
