Most people experience episodes of back pain at some point in their life. While some make a trip to the doctor, others rest hoping the back pain will go away. However, performing certain exercises can also help alleviate back pain. Workouts help strengthen back muscles, loosen inflamed tissues, and improve circulation and mobility. Here are…
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Exercise does not have to involve running on a treadmill for 3 hours. You don’t have to keep justifying skipping the workout while there are numerous ways you can get active, without even realizing you are exercising. If waking up at the crack of dawn to hit the gym isn’t your thing, here are some…
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An athlete at the top of their game is a different breed of human. They hate losing – and will do anything to perfect their craft. The nature of sports tends to lead to a lot of repetitive movements, a lot of which cause certain muscle groups to become tight. If these muscles aren’t released,…
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A hamstring is a group of 3 muscles that run between the hip and the knee. The muscles work together for hip extension and flexing the knee. Hamstring tightness is a common problem, especially in sports that involve sprinting, but also from normal activities such as walking and dancing. It’s characterized by sudden pain at…
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Look at kids as they play, and you’ll notice how flexible they are. They can move in unique ways and stretch their bodies to the limit. That flexibility decreases with age unless you continue to work your muscles in the right way. Massage therapy can help increase and maintain your flexibility. What Causes Loss of…
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One of the most important muscle groups in your body are the quadriceps; you may not realize it, but they enable you to do most activities, like walking, running, climbing stairs, standing up, and lifting weights. Meanwhile, they also bear the brunt of inactivity when sitting a lot and can become extremely inflexible and stiff.…
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If you’re a runner, you spend a significant portion of the day on your feet during your workout. Your leg muscles are healthy, but also worked hard and worked often, putting the calves, quads, and glutes at higher risk for overuse or injury. Foam rolling, however, can help runners prevent or treat injuries, and at…
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Shin splints are an injury that commonly happens to runners. They are painful and can put a hold on your running regimen for several days while they heal. It’s best to learn how to prevent them in the first place and treat them, so they heal quickly and with less pain when they do happen.…
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Unfortunately, most of us live a pretty sedentary life. Whether at work or play, we sit for long periods of time throughout the day. As a result, our muscles often become tense and stiff; this can have a negative impact on many other areas of our lives. Stretching for just a few minutes every day,…
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Injuries happen when you play sports. For most people, it’s an accepted fact. However, you can lessen the number of injuries you experience and the severity if you warm up properly before play. Even though you may have specific exercises to do for certain sports, some warm-up exercises are beneficial regardless of what you play.…
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