Is your back aching from sitting at a desk all day, or did you hurt it during a workout? No matter the cause of your back pain, a massage might seem like the perfect solution to ease the discomfort. But, if you're short on time and can't get one, knowing about your trigger points can be really helpful. If you know how to use the pressure points on your back, you can quickly give yourself a relaxing massage. In this blog, we'll show you four methods to massage your back's trigger points and help relieve those tight muscles.   What Are Pressure Points?   Credit: Envato Elements/ twinsterphoto   Pressure points, also known as acupuncture points, are highly sensitive spots on the body. These points became well-known through traditional Chinese medicine, which suggests that each pressure point is connected to the health of a specific organ in the human...

  If you sit down a lot, you a lot, you might develop tight hips. This can lead to injuries, pain, and discomfort. You can improve your hip strength and flexibility by using resistance bands. They are a great alternative to weights because they are low-impact, inexpensive, easy to carry, and simple to use. If you're new to using resistance bands for hip exercises, here are some easy exercises to help you begin.     Easy Hip-Strengthening Exercises With Resistance Bands   Whether you're a runner looking to strengthen your hips or someone who works at a desk all day and has hip discomfort, here are 10 hip exercises with resistance bands that can help you out:   1)  Banded Squats With Pulses   Credit: Envato Elements/ Prostock-studio   This resistance band workout will make your hip muscles flex twice as hard as they would in a regular squat.  ...

  When you first begin practicing yoga, it might be challenging to determine what equipment you need. If you're a beginner and want to feel like an expert, add these items to your basket that will support your new, healthy yoga practice.   Essential Yoga Gear for Beginners   When you're new to the discipline, having the right yoga equipment can boost your confidence. Before beginning your yoga adventure, be sure to purchase the following items:   1)  Yoga Mat   Credit: Envato Elements/ LAnaSweet   Your yoga mat provides a grip for your hands and feet to prevent slippage, especially when you begin to sweat. It also serves as a cushion when placed on a hard surface.  When deciding on the material, you have the option of selecting a natural rubber yoga mat or a luxury yoga mat made of high-quality materials. Additionally, you need to also decide on...

  While you can practice yoga on the ground with nothing but your body, yoga straps can improve the comfort and effectiveness of your sessions. In this blog, we'll go through the basics of the yoga strap, the reasons to use it, and some great yoga strap poses you can attempt on your own.   What Is a Yoga Strap?   Credit: Envato Elements/ habrovich   Yoga straps are non-elastic cotton or nylon bands that are used during yoga practice to provide practitioners with a full range of motion. These bands make it simpler to strike and maintain challenging poses that might otherwise be inaccessible.    Benefits of Using a Yoga Strap   Credit: Envato Elements/ vnutrisvet   Regardless of your level of experience, yoga straps can provide you with several benefits such as:   1)  Yoga Straps Help to Correct Alignment   Some people are so focused on adopting...