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- My Lower Back is Killing me! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Butch PhelpsLow back pain is the #1 reason for doctor visits in America. Did you know that according the Journal of the AMA that most back surgeries are deemed a failure. Not a very high success rate. Most low back pain comes from the muscles in your hips, not your back. Chiropractic may not help because, ...
Views: 17990(10 votes) - 3 Common Things That Could Be Causing Your Sciatica - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’re reading this, then I’m guessing you probably already know what sciatica is. Heck, I’d even be willing to wager that you probably even have it yourself. If you do, I’m sorry. I know how painful sciatica can be. Not only does the pain keep you from doing simple daily activities like ...
Views: 10925(1 vote) - Flexibility vs Mobility - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Mikki ReillyThere seems to be a bit of confusion around the concepts of flexibility and mobility. So let's begin with a couple of definitions. Flexibility is the ability to flex, extend, or circumduct a joint through its intended full range of motion. So we're talking about the length of the tissues here, ...
Views: 7588(1 vote) - The Ultimate Six Pack Abs Diet - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Dean CortezSix Pack Abs Diet Tips When your goal is to get shredded six pack abs, sticking with the correct six pack abs diet will be essential to your success. On the other hand, if you fail to feed your body the right foods, you will not get the results you want -- no matter how hard you work out. ...
Views: 7458(2 votes) - The Toe Touch Challenge : 4 Easy Steps to Improve Your “Bendability” - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiIn what has always been the benchmark for flexibility (which it really isn't), touching your toes is a skill that alludes many individuals shortly into adulthood, and sometimes even sooner. While not being able to put your fingertips comfortably to your shoes may simply mean you have short arms ...
Views: 6476(4 votes) - Tretition Cream for Stretch Marks: The Truth Behind the Crusts, Blisters and Dermal Lesions - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Janet AndersonTretinoin is a kind of cream applied topically for the treatment of acne, in general. However, in the past recent years, the substance has become one of the most indispensable cream ingredients for the treatment of stretch marks. The dermal lesions appear as a result of the over-stretching of ...
Views: 6173 - 5 Myths of Stretching - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Butch Phelps#1 The Longer you hold the stretch, the better- Traditionally most people who stretch will hold a stretch for 20-30 seconds. Why do they do this? They were taught by a professional, or friend, who said by holding this stretch for 20-30 seconds you will thoroughly stretch the muscle. I used to ...
Views: 6078(5 votes) - Training in the martial arts is a lifestyle not just a martial art - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIf you choose to study martial arts you must understand that you are not just choosing to learn to fight and defend, but you’re also choosing a new lifestyle. In order for you to be fully a martial artist, you have to live the way. This means eating the right way to remain lean, fit, and ...
Views: 5916(2 votes) - Cleanliness is essential for your health and your image in peer groups - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Glyn JonesCleaning is really essential. Either it is a home or a commercial place, cleaning is equally important for all the places. Besides being a part of general etiquettes, it is much of making a great impression over your visitors and on lookers. We all love to have a clean and tidy surrounding ...
Views: 5369(1 vote) - Why Grip Strength is Very Important - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Jamie CampbellGrip strength can have alot of affect on the amount of weight you can lift in the gym. Grip training will much increase strength and size of your forearms. So, onto why you should improve your grip strength. Builds Up Martial Arts Skills: The power in which you can punch will greatly increase ...
Views: 5310 - 3 Common Concerns About Buying an Inversion Table - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Andrew HunterInversion tables were quite popular in the 80’s, but then they fell into the background as other treatments for relieving back pain replaced them. However recently they have begun to resurface into popular treatments for back pain. Regardless of the skepticism and division in the medical ...
Views: 4969(1 vote) - Preventing the Pull: Key Steps to Keeping Hamstrings Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiThe thought of it makes every coach, parent and athlete cringe. A player is sprinting down the field and all of a sudden they slow up, grab the back of their leg and painfully limp to the sideline. The infamous pulled “hammy” has become all too common in sports, leaving athletes out of ...
Views: 4773(2 votes) - Information About Stretching Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchWhile stretching can promote flexibility, stretching too far actually can damage the muscles—particularly if you’re recovering form an injury. "A healthy muscle can elongate up to 1.6 times its length," suggests Pitchford, "but generally doesn’t respond well to that much ...
Views: 4460(1 vote) - Do We Need Stretching - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Scott BryantYes, we must do stretching before a work out and after When done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility; • enhanced ability to learn and perform skilled movements • increased mental and physical relaxation • enhanced development of body awareness ...
Views: 4173(1 vote) - Flexibility – The Forgotten Fitness Fundamental - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Douglas MillingtonIf you stop the average person on the street or in the grocery store and ask them “What does it mean to be fit?” or better yet “What are the five components of physical fitness?” you’ll get quite a variety of answers. Some will say aerobic health, strength training or even endurance are key ...
Views: 4013(4 votes) - Grow Taller Naturally Using Yoga - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Hayden CarterAs it turns out, yoga class isn’t just for flexibility and health. Many people that participate in specific yoga exercises report that they grow taller after just a few weeks. The positive effects that yoga has on posture, flexibility, and general health and well-being make it one of the most ...
Views: 3807(5 votes) - Is a Massage Bed Good for Stress? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Robert FogartyStress is something that millions of people suffer from. Some people have so much stress it affects their health and they end up having to take medication to combat the stress. There is a way to get help with your stress. One way to get your stress under control is with the use of a massage ...
Views: 3806 - Exercises to increase height uncover the truth - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Walter ConnorIt's a common belief among several people that it's not possible to grow taller naturally when a sure age. This is each true and false. It is true the growth plates at the ends of your long bones utterly ossify and not permit for additional height growth after a bound age (generally during ...
Views: 3766 - Warm Up Exercises - How To Prepare For Any Activity - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Asad TufailWarm up exercises are essential to prevent injury. You can make them fun and specific to your activity. Never miss another warm up again. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" - Benjamin Franklin. Preparation is the key. Warm up exercises prepare you for your workout, help improve ...
Views: 3729(2 votes) - What Can Be Done to Relieve SI Joint Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Andrew HunterThe sacroiliac joint (or SI joint) connects the base of the spine with the pelvis. Not surprisingly, the sacroiliac joint rests between the sacrum (S1 - S5 vertebrae) and the ilia bones (hips). The SI joint helps to protect your pelvis from fracture or damage due to the stress and torsion that ...
Views: 3412(1 vote) - Thai Massage: The Stress Buster - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Shai PlonskiStretch me! Open me! Move me! If you listen well, your body is constantly communicating with you in a language that we often ignore. When we are tired, or after hard work, it is common to get up, stretch, and take a deep breath to relax. This exercise helps to rejuvenate the body by letting the ...
Views: 3349(2 votes) - Stretching for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, And Chronic Myofascial Pain - Do It Right! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Erica ThompsonGentle stretching can be performed by physical therapists and/or practiced by patients at home. Several programs have been fashioned for Fibromyalgia (FM), Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP), and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients for this purpose. Stretching is important because it helps to ...
Views: 3337(1 vote) - The iliopsoas : The culprit of back pain - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Jean-Francois ThibaultBack pain is the most common pain of the 21th century. Most of my clients in treatment suffer from pain ranging from the lower back to the upper neck. We are in fact victims of our sedentary lifestyle, stress and bad postural habits of everyday. It is important to understand that pain can occur ...
Views: 3310 - Natural Remedies for Stretch Marks on the Stomach Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Janet AndersonThe task of conceiving life into this world is both a difficult and fulfilling task for women. Numerous responsibilities, sacrifices, and proper care are all necessary with motherhood. What’s makes it even more difficult is that 90 percent of women has to give up wearing bikinis and ...
Views: 3048 - Top Five Basic Stretches to Promote Flexibility - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredTop Five Basic Stretches to Promote Flexibility There are many views about stretching and its benefits. If done properly, stretching can be a relaxing and stress relieving experience. Some say that we should stretch before exercising. Others say we should stretch after exercising and still ...
Views: 2974(5 votes) - Building Your Body: Fuel Your Workout in the Gym the Right Way - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Alan BaileyTo understand bodybuilding is to truly understand what building a body is all about. To most individuals, this is a goal that is usually set to obtain results in a short time frame, but, in actuality, this should be a way of life that can only be accomplished by setting realistic long-term goals ...
Views: 2960(1 vote) - Measuring Movement : The Best Kept Secret in Improving Athletic Performance? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric Dagati“How did you know that?” asks David, an aspiring young Bergen County track athlete, in astonishment. He wonders in amazement how his trainer, Eric D’Agati, knew his left calf was significantly tighter than his right. “I had a 50/50 shot,” Eric jokes, when in reality he is going over the results ...
Views: 2949(2 votes) - How To De-stress With Self Massage - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMany of my clients will ask me after their session if they can take me home with them! That question always makes me smile and feel good knowing that I helped them leave my office feeling better than they did when they arrived. However, everyone has a massage therapist with them all the ...
Views: 2925 - Desk Yoga: Stretch the Stress Away in 5 Minutes Flat - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Carisa HolmesWe modern humans have a tendency to compartmentalize our life experience, seeing different aspects of life as separate and having little effect on each other. Because of this tendency, we often view stress as an affliction of the mind alone. Irritating coworkers, piles of paperwork and mounting ...
Views: 2907(2 votes) - Stretching for Anti Aging - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarDo you stretch regularly? Why not? Most people don’t stretch. They either forget about stretching or don’t think it has any benefit for them. Well they are completely wrong. Stretching is an important part of exercising and is beneficial for everyday life. The benefits range from increased ...
Views: 2852(2 votes) - Olive Oil for Stretch Marks: An Epic Fail or Epic Success? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Janet AndersonNature has the best sources of effective anti oxidants, essential nutrients, and vitamins. By far olives contain all these with specific mention of vitamins A, D, and E. Olives contain fat in its mono-saturated form and are potent in retarding the signs of aging and treating various diseases. ...
Views: 2849 - Lower Back Pain Exercises That Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Graeme TeagueBefore we start, we must define lower back pain exercises. Exercise does not just mean stretching or lifting weights, exercises include such things as joint techniques, Acupressure techniques, Trigger Point techniques and neural stimulation. Why? These are all techniques you can perform ...
Views: 2789 - 5 Happy Events That Can Cause Stress - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Caroline BronteMajor life events can be sources of stress. People can experience a wide range of emotions related to all major life events, even happy ones, and may have trouble processing all of their thoughts and feelings on their own. Experiencing negative feelings about something that you feel should be a ...
Views: 2754 - Super Mom Bootylicious Butt Workout ~ Get a Cuter Bum In Just Two Weeks! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Joey PoltorBooty, Buns, Gluteus Maximus, Glutes, BUTT! We all want it….. a Curvy, Tight Booty! I used to think that some people were just blessed with pretty butts, and I just wasn’t one of them. I started switching up my workouts and saw some shocking results. My butt started to lift and round ...
Views: 2734 - Stretching Exercises for Height Increase Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Dheen DinHeight stretching exercises can help you if you want to grow taller. One of them is hanging stretch which is simple exercises. Do these exercises for at least 30 minutes a week is the best to try. For several reasons, height stretching exercises are effective, but they are not the only type ...
Views: 2714 - 4 Steps to Improve Your Posture - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyBack pain is a major problem for Americans these days. Bad posture can cause all kinds of problems in your day to day life, though, and not just in your back. To avoid these kinds of issues, follow these four steps to improve your posture. Adjust Your Habits A major cause of poor posture is ...
Views: 2678 - Kill Your Headaches Forever - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Butch PhelpsAre headaches getting in the way of you living your life? Are you waking up with headaches several mornings a week? Do your headaches come at the end of the day? For many people, pain relievers have become a way of life. But what if you could kill the headaches forever? Headaches are caused by ...
Views: 2645(2 votes) - How to Avoid Stress While Studying for Exams - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Trust SquareIt is natural to be nervous as the exam dates approach nearer. However, you can reduce exam stress considerably by adopting a few healthy habits. 1. Eat Healthy: Eat a balanced diet that will ensure your brain is getting enough nutrients and energy to read, understand, and analyze the ...
Views: 2610 - A Little Exercise Can Increase Productivity - Walk or Bike with Your Pet - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Cecelia BrownSo many of us who work full-time don’t feel there is enough time during the day to exercise. Studies show that daily exercise improves our mood and our ability to focus. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the tasks and the stresses of the day, but the costs may be lowered effectiveness and ...
Views: 2493(1 vote) - Wiggle, Squirm, Stretch And Reach. Stop Sitting Still! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane NeumanWhat you are taught to do, what you are paid to do and what you were designed to do, have very little in common. When you were three years old you ran, bouncing up and down with arms and legs flailing. Movement is joyous to a small child. Around age six you were admonished repeatedly to sit ...
Views: 2491(3 votes) - Why would anyone practice yoga? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinWhy would anyone practice yoga? You might decide to practice because you heard from a friend of yours that through her yoga practice, she learned that it reduced and eased her stress. She found it reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol through her research and experience. She told ...
Views: 2459(5 votes) - 3 Easy and Simple Stretching Exercises to Help with Sciatica. - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Andrew HunterOne of the best ways to relieve the pain of Sciatica is with stretching exercises. Since most cases of Sciatica are caused by muscular imbalances or poor posture (which often results in muscle imbalances over time), stretching can help you to strengthen weak muscles and release the tension to ...
Views: 2416 - Ways to Get Taller Faster - Tips to Boost Up Your Height - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Charles UadialeIf you are someone looking for ways to get taller faster, then you have reached the right online source. This article will teach you some simple tricks, using which you can always add a few inches to your frame, irrespective of your age. There is a lot of misconception prevailing among people ...
Views: 2389 - 3 Home Fitness Tips for Better Health - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Teddy Danfieldn the busy world of today we seem to have too much to do and too little time. This is especially true about fitting time into our schedule for a workout. Not making time is one of the reasons we have so many men and women are overweight today. We either make time today or are forced to make ...
Views: 2265 - Benefits of Inversion Table - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Gem FrancoEssentially the most preferred methods for getting those aggravating pains out of your back and neck is by using a teeter inversion table or Teeter hang up. Pretty merely you may revise the features of gravity through getting your back to relax though being in an inverted posture. This tends to ...
Views: 2229 - Flexibility in Golf as We All Age Gets More And More Important for Club Head Speed, Ball Speed Even Straighter Swing Paths - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2023 from Leon EdwardOne's golf game will be severely affected as club speed will not be as fast if your range of motion is lessened by inflexibility or even stiffness. Stretching workout sessions, which work very well with strengthened muscles are really reliable in assisting to enhance range of motion and ...
Views: 2227 - Stretching Before Aerobic Exercise or Weightlifting: Yes or No? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsStretching improves flexibility, but does it prevent injury, increase strength, speed, and muscle growth, and accelerate recovery? The common reasons for doing stretches that involve holding stretched positions for various lengths of time, or static stretches, before exercise are the beliefs ...
Views: 2204 - Stretches That Help Relieve Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonExercises are essential for proper body health. That is why they are emphasized for all school going kids and people of all ages. Not only do they help you keep fit, they also improve the way your body responds to certain situations such as attack by diseases. They make your body strong and ...
Views: 2170(1 vote) - Cosmetic Laser Center in Pune Uses Lasers in Their Treatments - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Pallavi LaserWhen we encounter the word laser, the first thing that comes into our minds is science fiction. Lasers are always portrayed in comics and movies as weapons of mass destruction. However, in reality, lasers are not used as weapons but as a very effective tool for cosmetic treatment. Lasers are ...
Views: 2163 - Weightlifting and Flexibility: Does It Make You Inflexible? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsMany people believe that weightlifting impairs flexibility. Is this true? Athletes were once advised not to lift weights because it would make them stiff and inflexible, and hurt their performance. Well, we now know better. Sure, being a hulking brute naturally limits your flexibility ...
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