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Hip Stability Exercises

On January 12, 2012 By

The hip is a joint that needs to be both mobile and stable at the same time. For those that have stability issues in the hip, you will get a lot from watching this series of videos I found. The first step to getting stable hips, is getting strong glutes…and a lot of [...]

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Essential Shoulder Soft Tissue Work

On January 12, 2012 By

With just a tennis ball, a foam roller and a few well thought out stretches you can keep your shoulder pain and injury free.

The shoulder is a very mobile joint, one nor built for stability. Saying that, even a small biomechanical imbalance can mean an injury. Shoulder injuries are both common and [...]

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Trigger Point Charts

On January 5, 2012 By

Here is an old but great website that explains all the trigger points in every muscle…it also shows where the pain may be referring too. A little gem. Look up the chart to find where your pain is, and you will see a few muscles that may be [...]

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Latissimus Dorsi Soft Tissue Work: Help Shoulder Pain

On January 5, 2012 By

If you have shoulder pain you have probably been treating around the around. Traps, rhomboids, deltoids etc etc…one of the biggest culprits and often overlooked is a malfunctioning latissimus dorsi. This one I know from experience. After suffering from should pain for nearly two years (common for a volleyballer but [...]

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Prone External Rotation

On January 4, 2012 By

 

Eric Cressey is a gun with shoulders, check out this post.

http://www.ericcressey.com/strength-exercise-of-the-week-prone-external-rotation

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Hip Flexor Foam Roller

On December 28, 2011 By

We have spoken a lot about the hip flexor muscles on Lauren’s Fitness and how they can affect the way your body functions. The muscles consist of the Rec Fem, the Illiacus and the Psoas. Tight hip flexors can result in a lot of problems, most notably back [...]

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Rectus Femoris Muscle: Self Release

On October 28, 2011 By

The rectus femoris muscle is one that causes a lot of issues, especially in the knee. It is a hip flexor and a knee extensor. Check out this video on how to release your rec fem yourself with a foam roller, specifically the thera roll and a [...]

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How To Help Knee Pain: Ultimate Guide

On October 28, 2011 By

Knee pain can and will affect many of us at some stage in our lives. The great news is, if your knee pain stems from an overuse injury then there are a number of general things you can do to help reduce the pain significantly. The tough thing about knee pain is that once damage [...]

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Clicking Knees With Pain

On October 22, 2011 By

Anyone that knows me personally know that I have the noisiest knees possible for a human. I do a deep squat and it sounds like someone is running through a storm, stepping on sticks and popping bubble wrap. I truly wish I was joking. I have always been told noisy knees are not [...]

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Calf Trigger Points

On October 22, 2011 By

The calf muscles, which consist of the gastrocnemius and the soleus is a muscle we use every single day, all day. there is a lot of pressure on it, and as a result can have a tendency to get tight and develop trigger points. As we have learnt previously on LaurenS [...]

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How To Loosen Hip Flexors

On October 17, 2011 By

We have spoken before about hip flexors and how important their optimal function to the body actually is. The Psoas in particular attaches up on your spine, which means if it is not functioning well, then it can greatly affect your back. Imagine the pressure of a rope, holding onto the middle of your back [...]

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Where Pain Comes From

On June 16, 2011 By

Checking out a few new blogs lately and came across this great post. You want to find out where the pain comes from? Read this. It talks about how things aren’t usually what they seem, and how other areas can be causing you pain.

http://www.mikereinold.com/2011/06/the-difference-between-the-location-of-symptoms-and-the-source-of-dysfunction.html

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Treatment For Bulging Disc

On June 5, 2011 By

Many people will suffer from a bulging disc at some stage, and the biggest problem is how to treat it. Treatment for bulging disc should not simply rely on bed rest, or inactivity. You need to exercise and get your back strong and ready to handle the [...]

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Exercises For Hip Bursitis

On June 3, 2011 By

Hip bursitis is a painful condition that is quite common. The bursa is a fluid filled sac that sits in your joint, basically to absorb shock. When this bursa gets aggravated and inflamed, you have developed bursitis. It is a chronic injury and one that can arise from several different sources, but [...]

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Self Myofascial Release For Pecs

On June 3, 2011 By

Check out this video on self myofascial release for pecs. Great stuff for anyone with sore shoulders. We are focussing a lot on shoulder lately here, to try to give you guys, through several different posts…many ways to treat yourself at home. Obviously none of this is a substitute [...]

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How to Get Rid of a Pinched Nerve in Shoulder

On June 3, 2011 By

A pinched nerve in shoulder can be a painful experience, and one that is relatively common. You don’t need to be an athlete to suffer from the pain, and the great news is that there are quite a few things that you can do at home to relieve your pain. Firstly check [...]

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Massage for Pinched Nerve in Shoulder

On June 3, 2011 By

For those suffering from a pinched nerve in shoulder, you will be able to help yourself with some self massage. Often your shoulder will be generally tight, and getting some soft tissue work through the area will help immensely. Obviously heading to a practitioner and getting specific work done [...]

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Shoulder Self Massage

On June 3, 2011 By

Shoulder overuse injuries are extremely common, and don’t just show up in athletes. A lot of us use bad technique, don’t balance our programs out enough, or stand badly during the day. Whatever the reason, shoulders can get tight and way out of wack. You can do your own Continue Reading →

Theraband Shoulder Exercises

On November 25, 2010 By

Shoulder pain is a common complaint, and one that many people suffer from. The reality is that there is a very wide range of shoulder problems that you can suffer from, and it is important to know what exercises will help you get through and rehabilitate your injury.

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Lower Back Pain During Preganancy

On November 2, 2010 By

This is a guest post…

Pregnancy dictates the uterus to expand which leads to weaker abdominal muscles, modified posture and difficulties by placing a strain on the back.

The growing uterus may press on your nerves, not to mention the extra weight that you are carrying which is also a factor for having intense [...]

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