Answer: Neck pain and headaches are usually a result of poor posture and muscle imbalances and, unfortunately, there is no single exercise or machine that can improve this. Poor posture is often the result of using the same muscles repetitively. For instance, think of how many times you are required to lift your arms towards the front of your body. When …
How do I avoid golf injuries?
Every sport is unique so it is important to have a fitness routine that concentrates on developing your muscles with a sport specific approach. Golfers must concentrate on the muscles of the shoulders, the stabilizers of the trunk, and the lower limbs which provide stabilization and alignment. Most golf injuries are a result of overusing the muscles most involved in …
Are stability balls good for Rehab or are they just a fad?
A. Stability balls originated in Switzerland approximately 90 years ago where they were predominantly used by physiotherapists. They remain popular as a rehabilitative tool. However, over the past few years they have increased in popularity in the fitness industry. Stability balls they offer a fun, versatile, and effective workout. They can improve muscle tone, increase muscle endurance and strength, restore or improve …
Get Involved In Your Rehabilitation
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident or have a chronic soft-tissue injury, such as shoulder, neck or back pain, you would likely benefit from an active rehabilitation program. One of the benefits of this form of treatment is that it allows you to become actively involved in your recovery. The program emphasizes education to enable you to …
Excercise Can Reduce Blood Pressure
Physical inactivity, obesity, high sodium intake, low potassium intake, heavy alcohol consumption, high cholesterol and psychosocial stress have all been associated with high blood pressure. As exercise can help modify several of these factors, it can in turn help reduce hypertension. Blood pressure is defined as the amount of pressure exerted by the blood on blood vessel walls as it …
Stretching Is Useful Rehabilitation
Looking around most fitness clubs today, you will notice the majority of members performing strength and cardiovascular exercises, but very few stretching. In fact, some clubs lack designated stretching areas, but flexibility is very important to your health and just like any other fitness trait, it requires work to excel at. Poor flexibility can limit normal joint range of movement. …
Golf Injury Rehabilitation – Part 2
This is the second of our two part series designed to prevent those nagging golf injuries. Last week we outlined the basics of flexibility and cardiovascular exercise. This week we are introducing essential strengthening exercises that will provide you with the stability, balance and strength you need to remain injury free this golf season. Before you start, be sure to …
Core Strength Can Improve Your Mountain Biking Performance
If you are looking to improve your cycling performance you need more than just strong legs. While a strong lower body is essential for power, as you begin to ride longer, more challenging trails, you will soon realize the importance of also having strong back and core muscles. A weak back and mid-section will limit your stability, balance and control …
Common Time-Wasters
Finding the time to exercise while balancing a career, family, school and other demands can be difficult. Many of us deal with this dilemma by using time management techniques. We purchase day planners, prioritize, organize, delegate and make lists, all in an effort to fit in that workout. Too often this struggle ends up as wasted effort. I\’ve noticed that …
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