Fitness

To feel your best and stay healthy long-term, regular physical activity is a must. Here’s how to prioritize exercise.

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Not an everyday exerciser but love the weekly sweat? Here’s how to say safe.

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6 Tips to Start Exercising

It’s never too late to begin a health-enhancing exercise routine. Find out how to get moving today.

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Walk Your Way to Better Health

One of the easiest exercises may also be one of the most beneficial. Lace up your sneakers and get walking.

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10 Yoga Poses for Relaxation

Yoga is a wonderful way to stretch, wind down and relieve stress. Try these 10 poses to get started.

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James D. Kelly, M.D.

Novato Community Hospital

I've been diagnosed with impingement in both of my shoulders. I don't want surgery, but I need a workout routine that does not rely on shoulders/pushups, as I can't support my body weight that way without having significant pain. Any suggestions?

I suggest you get treatment for your impingement. Impingement is a fairly simple thing to treat, and most patients recover well and are able to resume activities like push-ups. If you have had treatment but did... continue reading about I've been diagnosed with impingement in both of my shoulders. I don't want surgery, but I need a workout routine that does not rely on shoulders/pushups, as I can't support my body weight that way without having significant pain. Any suggestions?

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