6 Weeks Strength & Conditioning for Runners
Running injuries are very common. Injury prevention could be helpful, especially if you are training for longer distances like a half or full marathon. There is no one reason why runners get injured, but there are many ways to help them prevent injury. The 6 weeks (12 sessions) strength and conditioning program has been designed […]
Sarcopenia (Muscle Loss Due to Aging)
What is Sarcopenia From the time you are born to around the time you turn 30, your muscles grow larger and stronger. But at some point in your 30s, you start to lose muscle mass and function. The cause is age-related sarcopenia or sarcopenia with aging. In other word, Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle […]
4 Mistakes with Sciatica Pain
What is sciatica? Sciatica is a general name given to any pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from the back of the pelvis, through the buttocks, and travels along the back of both legs, ending at your […]
Best Core Exercises for Lower Back Pain (Chronic Lower Back Pain)
Lower back pain is a major health issue in Western countries and is associated with increasing medical expenditure, work absence, and is the most common musculoskeletal condition. Core stabilization exercises can be effective in reducing lower back pain (Read more). A reduction in core strength can lead to lumbar instability (Read more), and lumbar instability […]
Cervical Disc Bulge and Cervical Facet Lock pain Relief
In this video I have shared with you the best home base exercises for cervical herniated discs and Cervical facet lock. By following this routine you can improve your cervical herniated disc pain or facet lock with improving your range of motion in your neck. Causes Disk herniation is most often the result of a […]
Pain is not always equal damage
Pain is not always equal damage. Pain is a complex warning system, which your body uses to try to protect you from a potential threat or danger. For example, if you broke a bone in your foot, your body would produce pain to stop you walking on it and allow it to heal. Pain is […]
Osgood Schlatter Disease Managment
Osgood-Schlatter disease (OST) is a condition that causes pain in the knee and upper shin when tendons pull against the top of the shinbone. OST sometimes referred to as growing pains or jumper’s knee, this condition usually happens to adolescents. What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? It is a condition that happens when a tendon in the knee (the […]
Your Running Cadence (Step Rate)
Running Cadence, or step rate, is a data point that’s calculated on many GPS watches. It shows how many steps you are taking per minute. Many experts believe that 180 steps per minute (SPM) is the ideal cadence for runners. However, the latest research has found that cadence rates vary greatly depending on runners’ speed. As […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a relatively common condition that causes pain, numbness and a burning or tingling sensation in the hand and fingers. Symptoms of CTS can range from mild to severe. The carpal tunnel is a small tunnel that runs from the bottom of the wrist to the lower palm. Several tendons that […]
Turf Toe Managment
Turf toe is a condition that describes injury to the plantar metatarsophalangeal-sesamoid complex of the great toe. The injury happens when the toe is forcibly bent up into hyperextension, such as when pushing off into a sprint and having the toe get stuck flat on the ground. It is a relatively rare and debilitating condition, […]