Poor ankle mobility that results in limited dorsiflexion of the ankle joint is very common. However, it can easily be addressed with specific exercises for dorsiflexion. Dorsiflexion is the action of bringing your toes up and towards your shin bone. The movement plays an important role during activities such as running, jumping, and squatting. However, many …
If you suffer from lower back pain, incorporating multifidus muscle exercises into your week could help to alleviate symptoms. The lumbar multifidus muscle is a small but important muscle that helps to support and stabilize your lumbar spine. When this muscle is weak or becomes injured, it can lead to a host of problems, including chronic low back pain and poor posture. …
If you’re looking to alleviate tight hip flexors, reduce lower back pain, and improve your overall flexibility, then incorporating psoas stretching exercises into your routine can be incredibly beneficial. When your psoas muscle becomes tight or is strained, it can lead to a range of issues to the lower body, including low back pain, hip …
If you’ve recently suffered from an AC joint injury, you’re probably considering some suitable ac joint exercises which can help to reduce pain and increase your range of motion. Treatment options for an AC joint injury will usually depend on the severity of the injury. In this article, we’ll recommend some exercises to target your ac joint that you can …
If you’re looking for a way to shed some unwanted pounds, have you ever considered cupping? Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves placing suction cups to acupressure points on certain areas of the body. The cupping method is a simple process whereby glass cups (or plastic) are suctioned onto specific points which decompress the muscles and connective tissue. The suction created results in …
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition that affects the hip joint. It occurs when there is abnormal contact or friction between the hip bones which may result in pain, a limited range of motion and tight hip flexors. If it’s left untreated it can damage the articular cartilage of the hip joint which may result in further complications such as hip osteoarthritis, labral tears and degradation of the joint. …
Pain to the forearm muscles is very common and in the majority of cases is nothing to worry about. Repetitive movements performed during daily activities can result in overuse injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Recommended Reading – 12 Best Forearm Exercises At Home The components of the forearm are made up of several muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and blood vessels. The …
Trochanteric bursitis is a common condition that results in hip pain to the outside of your hip. Between our hip joint and the soft tissues lies a small, fluid filled sac called a iliopsoas bursa. These bursa sacs are there to help reduce friction between the joint and surrounding hip muscles during movement. Recommended Reading – 6 Critical Causes For Hip Flexor Pain During The …
If you suffer from lower back ache or feel a deep set pain within your glutes that runs down the back of the leg you could be suffering from piriformis syndrome. This painful condition, which should be diagnosed by a physical therapist, can arise in several ways ranging from sitting for long periods of time through to …
If you suffer from lower back pain, spinal decompression exercises or therapy could be the answer. By performing some at-home exercises you can help to alleviate low back pain and improve poor posture. What is Spinal Decompression ? Spinal decompression is to release pressure to the nerves along the spinal cord. Depending on the cause and severity of the condition, it is achieved …