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Kay, above is performing the perfect row: knees bent, head straight, stomach tight, elbows in, and slow & controlled movements. I’ve written before that besides not stretching enough, poor form is a primary cause of pain during exercise. Follow these rules to make sure you are doing an exercise right: Join the club to read more »
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Recently a client came to see me for shin splints (shin pain) right before a triathlon. Here’s why they might occur:
What to do:
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My mom recently called me because her upper shoulder has been bothering her.
Why it might hurt:
What do to:
If this doesn’t help, find a great physical therapist or chiropractor. Of course you can email me.
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Alison recently shared a very good article with me which I have attached below. In a nutshell; muscle soreness occurs for different reasons including new activities and repetitive training (stress). It’s part of living a fit lifestyle and there are things you can do to decrease soreness, pain and injury, besides drugs, like:
*****You can use ice and heat contrasts for stubborn soreness/pain/injuries- Apply ice to the area for 10 minutes, then moist heat for 10 minutes, then ice again for 10 minutes, then moist heat for last 10 minutes.
Here’s the link to the article that goes into more detail and medications as well. http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/5-Tips-to-Treat-DOMS-and-Tendonitis.htm?cmp=291&memberid=107039837&lyrisid=20716849
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If you sit like the girl above the answer is YES. But………..
If you sit like this girl above, NO.
The point is you can slouch in a $1000 or a $10 chair. You have to train yourself to sit like the girl in the first picture. Here’s how to do it:
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Every day someone complains to me about stiffness whether it’s their knee, hip, back, shoulder or neck.
For example, my client with severe knee arthritis had to walk around NYC a lot this week. He said at the end of the day his knee felt very stiff. What caused his stiffness and what could he do about it?
Most stiffness, which may surprise you, is the result of swelling (inflammation). The best thing to do for it is ice the area for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Repeat as necessary. It’s also a good idea to move the joint back and forth (example- bend knee) after sitting for a prolonged period to get the fluid moving to decrease that stiff feeling.
You also want to exercise on a regular basis because this will keep your joints stronger and healthier.
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On a long run this weekend I was experiencing severe left foot pain, so bad I almost had to stop. I moved over to the other side of the street and the pain instantly went away. What happened?
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Answering that question is one of the best ways to prevent or cure your pain. Here’s what to consider first:
Now here’s a common scenario; “My back hurts more when I’m working (sitting) at my desk (rest) especially after a long day (end of day).” These are classic symptoms of a vertebral disk being involved.
The point is, if you know when and why your back hurts, you can avoid making it worse by avoiding those positions and activities. Pay attention to your symptoms, avoid what makes you worse and see a physical therapist or chiropractor whom you trust if your symptoms persist, (and smile more
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I recently observed this man sitting at Starbucks. What’s wrong with this picture. Lets explore:
What to take away from this- Don’t sit like this guy
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Many rotator cuff (shoulder) sprains/strains and tears occur during seemingly simple tasks. One of them is reaching into the backseat while driving. Don’t do it. Pull over and get out or turn your body in the seat of you have to.
Also try to avoid these common shoulder aggravators:
