Postural strength makes for a more comfortable life Whether you are endlessly active or frequently sedentary, postural muscles are a cornerstone of keeping you pain free; therefore, whether you are a gym rat or a more low key homebody, your workout routine should include a focus on maintaining and strengthening the postural muscles. But what…
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The use of painkillers is widespread in the athletic community You would be hard pressed to find a sport that doesn’t involve athletes using non-steroidal. anti-inflammatory drugs, (NSAIDs: think advil, ibuprofen), to manage the natural pain that is associated with their level of physical activity. These drugs aim to inhibit the body’s production of prostaglandins…
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Musculoskeletal you is made up of ligaments and tendons, each which serve different purposes Ligaments attach bones to bones and tendons attach muscles to bones. And while, they serve different purposes, they are composed of the same material: connective tissue made up of densely layered collagen fibers. Ligaments: ligaments connect bones and allow for the…
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The downward force of gravity is ever present No matter what position you are in, or how good your posture, there is still a burden being placed on your spine; as a result of its position in the body, the brunt of this pressure is born by the lumbar segment of your spine. Studies have…
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Back pain is the number one health complaint among office workers A big part of this is down to poor ergonomics: because employers rarely care enough to invest the money and set up their workers for success, there is a precedent of poor ergonomics set from the beginning. That means the onus is upon the…
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Treating low back pain with common sense Non-specific low back pain is ubiquitous among our adult population; it is a product of our lifestyles as much as it is related to aging. Most lower back pain should be treated with a common sense, self-care approach that seeks to maintain mobility, reduce inflammation and allow for…
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Why is core stability important Your core is the foundation of musculoskeletal wellness. Most movements you undertake on a daily basis originate in the core, or at least utilize it in some manner. The core forms a link between the upper and lower body and weakness in this crucial center link underpins a lot of…
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Core mechanics contribute to a healthy spine But surprisingly few people are able to take advantage of their core when it comes to supporting the lower back. Think about your core and what it means to you: is it just an ambiguous mass of muscle in the middle of your body; or is it a…
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Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world Even doubters of this grandiose statement have to admit that the phenomenon of back pain has established itself firmly in society. Its presence is on the rise, with conservative estimates stating that as much as 80% of our country’s population will experience back pain…
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Radiculopathy is irritating At its most basic, radiculopathy is a condition characterized by compression and/or irritation of a spinal nerve as it exits the spinal cord. Symptoms include: Pain Feelings of numbness and tingling Weakness in the extremities Most commonly occurring in the lumbar and cervical segments of the spine, radiculopathy often results from activities…
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