More on Orthotics – Achilles Tendonitis
Definition: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, commonly found in athletes and also in workers such as machinists, who use their feet repetitively.
The symptoms are a sharp and nagging pain above the heel, with extreme tenderness on palpation of the tendon which is located at the back of and slightly above [...]
We all want to look slim and be fit. But at what price? On this site we always advocate moderation. Moderation in diet, exercise and lifestyle. It appears that moderation in doing sit-ups is also a good thing!
Apparently, the actual mechanics of doing a sit-up can be detrimental to your spinal health by placing stresses [...]
Low Back Pain
There are many causes of low back pain. In the context of this article we will look at excessive muscle tightness in the low back as a result of bilateral pronation of the feet (both feet).
This can cause internal rotation of the tibial (shin) and femoral (thigh) bones which leads to an anterior [...]
If you suffer from heartburn and/or gastric reflux, you know just how painful it is and how it makes you feel so bad! You’ll try just about anything. That’s why there is such a huge market for Alka-Seltzer and tums and quickeze and other over-the-counter antacids. Not to mention the prescription medications! They are all [...]
Lifting is a subject that comes up (no pun intended!) again and again. Why? Seems people just forget.
To lift correctly, squat with your feet wide and on each side of the object to be lifted. Keep your back straight as you use your thigh muscles for the lift, keeping the object close to your body. [...]
We all know that our spines have natural curves. These curves are in a front to back orientation, or you could see them from the side. Scoliosis is when there is a lateral or sideways curve when viewed from behind. This is not a good thing. It may curve in an “S” shape or a [...]
WARmups – what are they good for? Absolutely everything.
Exercise can be a very effective way of keeping that vital feeling. But not if you injure yourself in the process.
A simple 5 minute walk around the block, beginning slow and easy for one minute, increasing speed and intensity for another three minutes and a slower last [...]
