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Understanding Fascia and the Role It Plays
Unless you have and have always had a perfect, pain-free body, you probably want to learn about how to improve your physical health. A big part of this is understanding fascia. You may be wondering, "What is fascia and how does it relate to my particular issue?" The...
Yoga vs Stretching: What’s the Difference?
According to research, those who do not stretch daily have poor flexibility decreased range of motion, and increased risk of injury. If stretching is not part of your daily exercise regime, you could be risking your mobility and in the future, your independence. The...
Find the Best Sports Massage Therapist Using These 7 Questions
Sports massages therapists are skilled in administering massages to alleviate the aches and pains associated with regular sporting activities. During your first visit, the massage therapist may ask a lot of questions to ascertain any previous injuries or ailments. But...
How IT Band Massages Can Improve Your Crossfit Performance
IT band syndrome is also known as Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) and affects between 1.6% and 12% of people. The most common symptom of ITBFS is a sharp pain in the lateral femoral condyle, which is a muscle in the knee. It's most commonly seen in...
The 6 Best Stretching Exercises for Flexibility After Crossfit Workouts
They say, "No pain, no gain." But does that mean you should be sore or tight after working out? While it's inevitable for your muscles to ache a bit after a few intense sessions, there are some preventative measures you can take to ease this. Doing exercises for...
Effective Benefits Of Doing Upper Back Stretches For Weightlifters
Lower back pain costs American's nearly $100 billion annually. Between medical costs and lost work, that's a daunting burden. Many of the same conditions that cause low back pain, such as work, can also contribute to upper back pain. Upper back stretches can relieve...
Muscle Therapy 101: The Top Types of Muscle Therapy
Did you know that CrossFit is in the top ten of the largest and fastest-growing corporate chains in America? CrossFit stands alongside behemoths like Subway, Starbucks, Burger King. It's safe to say that since its inception in 2000, it's made waves in the fitness...
The Top Injury Prevention Tips for Crossfit Athletes
CrossFit is not for the fearful. Nor is it for those that fear pain. And that's not just marketing spin — the facts back it up. A study of CrossFit put the rate of injuries in the sport on par with contact sports (ex: hockey and football), distance running and...
Erase Your Back Pain: Stretching for Back Pain Relief
Feeling aches and pains in your back? You're not alone. About 31 million Americans experience lower back pain in their lives. Worldwide, back pain is the leading cause of disability. Upper back pain and lower back pain can keep you out of work and keep you from living...
Why We Stretch: A Brief History of Stretching and Its Amazing Benefits
What's the secret to better health? Exercise. If anything, it's one of the best things that you can do for your body. Not only will it help you stay in shape, but it'll also lower your risk of certain diseases. Given that, it only makes sense to incorporate it into...