The pandemic has messed our bodies up in all sorts of (strange) ways. Below is a partial list of pandemic problems and how to fix ’em.(Related:4 Ways the Pandemic Has Taken a Toll on Our Bodies)
Gluteal amnesia
Doctors could also refer to this condition as gluteus medius tendinosis, or they might call it by its far more memorable namedead butt syndrome.What happenedSitting at a desk for far too long causes the muscles in your butt to weaken, so they no longer stabilize your hips and pelvis.What to doMoving your butt (so it remembers its function!) helps a bunch. So does doing 15 to 20 glute bridges, a popular yoga pose.(Related:How to Treat the Most Common Aches and Pains Caused by Pandemic Life)
Quarantine constipation
You might be pooping less frequently, pooping less…voluminously or pooping with more effort.What happenedPersistent stress, poor sleep, lack of exercise and changes in eatingaka the stay-at-home specialdisrupts your colon, while excess sitting compresses your abdomen and jams up your digestive system.What to doDrink plenty of water and stock up on high-fibre foods like avocados, leafy greens, whole grains and beans. Also, get up and move every day.(Related:Why Staying at Home Causes Constipationand How to Get Relief)
Plantar fasciitis
Its a painful irritation of your plantar fascia, the tissue that connects your heel to your toes along the bottom of your foot.What happenedA hugely common running injury, plantar fasciitis can also result from walking around barefoot or in socks, which puts more stress on your arches, tendons and ligaments.What to doEven if youre at home, slip on your shoes for at least a portion of the daytheyll provide arch support and a solid base to help your feet work less hard.Next, this is what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines and fertility.
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