Documents tagged 'Muscles'
Published: 25/07/2008
Patients with lower back pain from irritation of the L5 and S1 nerve roots often have weakness from pain and spasm in the hip abductor muscles and the hip extensor muscles. This allows for imbalanced contraction of the hip adductor muscles since the opposition muscles are weak.
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Published: 24/07/2008
Nasal labial folds: you know - the folds and lines (wrinkles) that are determined to develop into permanent grooves on the side of your mouth, in your cheeks and up to your nose. They’re more than just laugh lines. Even if they were formed by laughing, you don’t feel like laughing now...
Published: 24/07/2008
Did you know that you could build muscle and become stronger without weight training?
It’s true.
It’s called isometric training and it increases muscle mass, giving you that great-looking body you always wanted.
And best of all, you can get fit without going to...
Published: 24/07/2008
Did you know that you could build muscle and become stronger without weight training?
Its true.
Its called isometric training and it increases muscle mass, giving you that great-looking body you always wanted. And best of all, you can get fit without going to the gym or...
Published: 24/07/2008
This last weekend, I met with someone who I haven’t seen for 8 years or so. This person, a quiet and very kind man, was my training partner for my first marathon 12 years ago. It was great to see him not only because he looks so fit and healthy at age 57, but also because it was only...
Published: 24/07/2008
If finding time to work out is tough for you to balance, then it may be time to adjust some of your common activities. Despite what many people think, you do not have to dedicate hours of your time or copious amounts of space towards your exercise routine. In fact, for many busy people,...
Published: 24/07/2008
The one aspect of training that is forgotten in most training programs is grip development. The hands are our most important piece of natural human equipment and are extremely delicate. It is because of this fact that we need to improve our lower arm function immediately using safe methods. I...
Published: 23/07/2008
Electrical Muscle Stimulation, also known as EMS, is a very popular way to shake the muscles and prevent muscle atrophy. Some patients need it desperately, thats why a lot of doctors use it on a regular basis. EMS is good when the patient has been suffering from strong injuries and is put...
Published: 23/07/2008
Why does my shoulder always hurt? When will it ever get better? Do I need surgery? These are some of the questions you may be asking yourself; Shoulder injuries are in fact very common, but not as easily fixed all the time. This is because there are many underlying causes for a shoulder...
Published: 23/07/2008
Anaerobic fitness is the force component of fitness in general, which also contains at least two other essential components: aerobic fitness (the part of cardio-vascular resistance) and joint mobility. Speed and skill are native qualities and they are not very relevant for the health state...
