With some minor adjustments, it is possible for an athlete to continue training despite being injured. One way to do this is to limit the range of motion to the injured muscle. There are also variations of exercises that may be more tolerable, e.g., instead of back squats, do front squats. With a more serious injury, belt squats may be the best option. Training contralateral movements is another alternative for more severe injuries. Finally, a routine can be altered to lighter load and higher … [Read more...]

The practice of chiropractic procedures is gaining more and more popularity with doctors and their community. Natural healing is taking a front seat to the usual treatment options that are offered, like opiates. It has been shown that visiting a chiropractor has more benefits than using drugs or having surgery. Chiropractors offer natural healing and something that hasn’t been very popular in recent years. There are also advancements in technology that allow us to better see what will work … [Read more...]

Amy Williams overcame many obstacles to become Britain’s first Olympic gold medalist in 30 years. She had back pains that most people couldn’t dream of sitting up let alone competing in athletics at the highest level. Mind over matter is a overused expression but by getting through this pain she was able to enter a place of bliss. While the pain was excruciating. Amy says that the gold medal was worth the blood sweat and tears. Key Takeaways: British female athletes have been … [Read more...]

Regardless of your workout routine at one point or another you may experience an injury. Some of the injuries that are common during your work out can include Shoulders or more specifically rotator cuff injuries. The way to prevent this injury is to give your muscles some time to heal between workouts. Lower back injuries are also a complaint due to either excessively heavy weights or poor form during the exercise. There are many ways to avoid this injury such as stabilizing your trunk and … [Read more...]

There are many reasons why your arm can go numb staring with a circulation problem blamed simply on resting in the wrong position. However there are also more serious issues associated with numbness such as heart disease, disk problems or even a stroke. So in the event of arm numbness, one must pay attention to other symptoms along with exactly where the numbness is occurring and how long it lasts as this variation can determine the seriousness of this condition. Key Takeaways: Poor circulation … [Read more...]

Going green has helped many with chronic pain. Turns out, something as insignificant as a light bulb can create lasting pain relief for some people, in fact, 60% of patients had relief of their pain using this method. A study which used both green tinted glasses as well as external lighting has been successful in proving this form of pain relief. While additional studies need to be conducted, for migraine sufferers, this therapy is proving very successful. This is significant as most people are … [Read more...]

Neem oil comes from the neem tree and is a compound of fatty acids like palmitic, linoleic, and oleic acid. It is a natural pesticide and is famously noted for its use in many cultures as healing medicine. It has been used for centuries in Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. It is typically applied in liquid form to the skin. It can treat common skin conditions like acne and warts. It can be used as an anti-aging application against dry skin and wrinkles. It can treat wounds and damaged skin. … [Read more...]

Holistic health is the practice of trying to achieve a complete state both the mind and body. It’s the desire to successfully balance spirit, mind, and body. Champions of holistic health believe that if you follow the guidelines you can . reap anti-aging benefits. They combat chronic diseases or illnesses by strengthening one’s mind and body. Exercise is also very important in holistic health. Those practicing it say that getting the body moving will help it stay agile and keep it … [Read more...]

Chronic back pain is typically caused by the atrophying of the muscles around your spine. Specialized exercises can be used to strengthen the core, back and side muscles. The exercises are simple, requiring at most a table edge to hold onto and an optional yoga mat. Several involve lying on your back, bending your leg, and holding the position for 20-30 seconds. Others involve twisting your torso. You can also strengthen key muscles by standing and taking large steps forward with alternating … [Read more...]

The physical and mental benefits of tai chi and yoga are well documented. These gentle exercises are known to increase strength and balance as well as mental focus. Tai chi and yoga may be excellent exercise options for aging people who may otherwise avoid exercise due to physical limitations. Tai chi and yoga can both be modified for just about any level of physical ability. As convenient as it may be to get a DVD and start on one’s own, it is important to begin practicing with an … [Read more...]

Sciatic pain is often treated through conventional methods such as pain medications or cortisol shots. These treatments often just help eliminate symptoms without directly attacking the sciatic pain itself. Instead of focusing on temporary solutions such as these, finding the time to engage in certain exercises can help relieve the inflammation and misalignment associated with sciatic pain for a much more tolerable future. Many of the exercises are very simple such as laying on your back while … [Read more...]

October, is musculoskeletal health awareness month. During this month awareness is made about how to keep the musculoskeletal system healthy. Several health tips that help overall health and wellness also contribute to musculoskeletal health. Smoking, drinking, and inactivity are contributors to bone fracture as we age. Eating healthy, exercising several times per week, and getting vitamin D from the sun all help to keep the musculoskeletal system healthy. It doesn’t have to be vigorous … [Read more...]

Magnetic field therapy is a purported medical practice which implements magnets in manners that provide medical benefits. This billion-dollar industry’s claims regarding medical benefits, however, have not been demonstrated to be conclusively effective or substantially beneficial according to recent scientific studies. This is why a new field of medicine involving transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is being studied and explored. TMS involves the application of magnetic fields to … [Read more...]