Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis and affects men and women equally. OA is one of the main causes of disability as people grow older. Exercise can be any activity that enhances or maintains muscle strength, physical fitness and overall health. People exercise for many different reasons including weight loss, […]
Effects of High Cholesterol
Do you have high cholesterol? It’s a silent health risk that can be deadly. Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high cholesterol, can be serious. But the effects of high cholesterol do not occur after days, weeks, or even months of high cholesterol. High cholesterol levels cause problems over many years. The effects of […]
Hiking In The Alps
As you may or may not know I am now based in Switzerland playing…rest day, and my roommate and I decided to go visit Interlaken and see the Alps. Beautiful views and very long hike through the mountain. Big eccentric workout!! Love this country.
What is Kinesio Tape?
Of course I start talking about Kinesio Tape Theory, before I explain what this colourful magnificent tape actually is. Kinesio tape was made in japan orginally, and recently has spread throughout the world and is gaining popularity. It is thought to help rehabilitate and treat muscle disorders, and can also manage swelling. It’s not just […]
The Importance of Fitness in Fighting Cancer
This is a guest post from Jillian McKee. Jillian is a fitness and health enthusiast as well as a cancer activist. She works as the Complementary Medicine Advocate at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. Her time is spent mostly on outreach efforts and spreading information on complementary and alternative medicine use in cancer treatment. You can […]
Lower Back Pain When Sleeping
Lower back pain is a very common phenomenon that a lot of people experience. There are many different causes of low back pain, and often the treatments vary. It can be a very painful and debilitating condition, that will often take someone out of their normal lives until the injury and pain has healed. Not […]
Back Spasms Treatment
Lower back pain is a common complaint amongst all populations, and one of the most common symptoms of lower back pain are back spasms. The thing to remember here is that back spasms do not just occur for no reason at all. They are usually a result of an injury, trauma, muscle imbalance or postural […]
Serratus Anterior Exercises
The serratus anterior is one of the most important muscles in regards to shoulder health. It helps to stabilize the scapula. Scapula function is extremely important to maintaining correct shoulder mechanics. In short, the serratus anterior works upward rotation of the shoulder. When you look at typical gym exercises, such as the bench press and […]
Posture Support: Four Quick Ways To Fix Your Posture
Bad posture is a plague these days, with a lot of people having posture problems in one form or another. Although we can never generalize, most of these problems are caused by our lifestyle in general. Most people sit at a desk for majority of the day, hips bent and shoulders hunched over. A basic […]
Pinched Nerve In Upper Back
If you suffer from a pinched nerve in your upper back and are looking for ways to relieve the pain by yourself, make sure you check out my Ultimate Self Massage Guide. It details how to use a tennis ball and foam roller to get rid of your pain at home. Pinched nerves in the […]