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Explore the PMR library of articles on treatment, movement, recovery, and nutrition.

Pain & Treatment   ·   Movement & Wellness   ·   Nutrition & Diet

What Is Sports Massage? Techniques, Benefits and What to Expect

September 14, 2024

What Is Sports Massage? Techniques, Benefits and What to Expect

What is sports massage? Learn how it differs from other massage, the techniques therapists use, the benefits research supports and what to expect.

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Groin Stretches: 5 Moves to Loosen Tight Inner Thighs and Hips

August 24, 2024

Groin Stretches: 5 Moves to Loosen Tight Inner Thighs and Hips

Try these groin stretches to loosen tight inner thighs and hips. Learn how to do each safely, lower your risk of a groin pull and know when to see a

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Benefits of Staying Hydrated: How Much Water You Need and Why

August 3, 2024

Benefits of Staying Hydrated: How Much Water You Need and Why

Learn the benefits of staying hydrated, how much water most adults need each day, the early signs of dehydration and easy habits that help you drink enough.

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Massage for Anxiety: What It Can Do and Where It Fits in Your Care

July 13, 2024

Massage for Anxiety: What It Can Do and Where It Fits in Your Care

Massage for anxiety may ease tension and stress for a while. Learn what research shows, how to feel at ease on the table and when to seek mental health care.

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Can Cervical Stenosis Cause Headaches? Causes, Signs and Care

June 22, 2024

Can Cervical Stenosis Cause Headaches? Causes, Signs and Care

Can cervical stenosis cause headaches? Learn how the upper neck can refer pain to the head, which symptoms point to the spine and when to get urgent care.

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ACL Prevention Exercises: Strength and Landing Drills for Athletes

June 1, 2024

ACL Prevention Exercises: Strength and Landing Drills for Athletes

These ACL prevention exercises build strength, balance and safer landing habits. Learn how ACL tears happen, who is at higher risk and how to train smarter.

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Gluten Free Diet Benefits: Who Really Needs to Cut Gluten?

May 11, 2024

Gluten Free Diet Benefits: Who Really Needs to Cut Gluten?

Learn who gets real gluten free diet benefits, from celiac disease to gluten sensitivity, why to test for celiac first and how to eat gluten-free well.

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Diet and Depression: How Food Affects Mood and What Can Help

April 20, 2024

Diet and Depression: How Food Affects Mood and What Can Help

Learn what research says about diet and depression, which eating habits may support your mood, and why food works alongside care, not in place of it.

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Back Pain Exercises: 8 Gentle Moves to Ease Lower Back Pain

March 30, 2024

Back Pain Exercises: 8 Gentle Moves to Ease Lower Back Pain

Try these back pain exercises to ease stiffness and support your lower back, with step-by-step instructions, a weekly plan and signs you should see a doctor.

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Stretching Before Exercise: How to Warm Up the Right Way

March 9, 2024

Stretching Before Exercise: How to Warm Up the Right Way

Is stretching before exercise worth it? Learn what research says, how to build a simple dynamic warm-up for your activity and where static stretches fit in.

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Green Tea for Weight Loss: What It Can and Can't Do

February 17, 2024

Green Tea for Weight Loss: What It Can and Can’t Do

Does green tea for weight loss work? Learn what research shows about catechins and caffeine, why the effect is small and how to fit it into healthy habits.

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Acupuncture for Anxiety: Can It Help You Feel Calmer?

January 27, 2024

Acupuncture for Anxiety: Can It Help You Feel Calmer?

Acupuncture for anxiety shows promise, but evidence is limited. Learn what studies suggest, what a session is like and how it fits with mental health care.

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