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Carpal Tunnel Treatment Without Surgery?
Waking up with numb or tingly fingers? Or finding your hands weak after a long day? Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a common nerve compression issue in the wrist. While surgery can be...
How to Sit with Sciatica? – Smart Sitting Strategies
Let’s be real—sciatica can make something as basic as sitting feel like a full-contact sport. That throbbing, burning, or shooting pain down your lower back, butt, or leg? It gets worse when you sit...
Can Shoulder Pain Cause Headaches?
Ever notice that nagging shoulder ache seems to usher in a throbbing headache later in the day? You’re not imagining it—shoulder pain and headaches are often connected. At Proactive Health, we get...
What is RPE? How to Use the Rate of Perceived Exertion for Smarter, Safer Workouts
Ever walk into the gym and realize your body feels completely different than it did a few days ago—even if the workout’s the same? That’s where RPE comes in. Understanding Rate of Perceived Exertion...
The Dangers of Cupping: What You Need to Know Before You Try It
Cupping therapy has exploded in popularity — from Olympic athletes to weekend warriors, everyone seems to be walking around with those signature circular marks. But as with any trend, there’s a flip...
What is the Suboccipital Stretch?: A Small Move That Relieves Big Neck Pain
You know that nagging pain at the base of your skull? The kind that creeps up after a long day staring at screens or driving? Yeah, that’s probably your suboccipital muscles screaming for help. The...
How to Stay Fit While Traveling: Smart Fitness Hacks That Actually Work
We’ve all been there: You're on a trip, your routine’s upside down, hotel food is calling your name, and suddenly your fitness goals feel like a distant memory. Whether you travel for business,...
What Is Athletic Tape Made Of? Everything You Need to Know Before You Wrap Up
Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or someone dealing with nagging joint pain, you've probably seen athletic tape in action — wrapped around knees, shoulders, ankles, wrists, and everything...
Standing Bow Pose: Balance, Strength, and Why You Should Be Doing It
Ever catch yourself feeling tight in the hips, unsteady on your feet, or just generally stiff after a long day? You’re not alone. Whether you sit at a desk all day, chase after kids, or grind...
The Best Pitcher’s Warm-Up Routine: What You’re Probably Missing (And How to Fix It)
You’re on the mound, ready to go—but something feels off. Your arm’s tight, your timing’s weird, and your rhythm’s not there. Sound familiar? That’s usually not bad mechanics—it’s a bad warm-up. At...