Training doesn’t make us fitter – recovery from training does. So, how do we recover? An easy jog or spin, or a lazy day on the sofa, asks Beate Stindt, chartered physiotherapist at Six Physio. ​Recovery can be either active or passive. Passive recovery is just that; total rest. A passive recovery day should not include any training. On these… Read More
It is very well known that spices and herbs have a great many positive healthy qualities. But often we get confused as to how many, how much and which of the ingredients we must use as a supplement to boost our body. We have zeroed in on three basic but power house spices from your kitchen that can help you… Read More
Julian Alcarez Declines His 2017 CrossFit Games Qualification Total Shares Julian Alcarez had his rookie year at the 2015 CrossFit Games and barely missed qualifying for the 2016 CrossFit Games. He's spent time training and putting in the work to qualify and finished in fourth overall at the 2017 California Regionals, earning his second trip to the Games.But life happens… Read More
Turmeric is native to India and Southeast Asia. In India, turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicines due to its therapeutic properties, as a disinfectant and treatment for laryngitis, bronchitis, and diabetes. Turmeric is derived from the rhizomes (underground stems) of the plant Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. Curcumin is the most active constituent of turmeric, making up… Read More
Chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez looks at how sciatica can affect what you do and where you go. Popular songstress hears her "Body Talk" and finds "Let's Get Physical" challenging due to low back and leg pain. If you suffer from sciatica, you may have to take time off work due to debilitating leg pain and low back. That's just what… Read More
According to the harshness of your whiplash symptoms, your doctor may prescribe drugs and/or spinal shots to manage the pain. To stress this point: they won't help heal the injury, although the medications will help relieve your pain. Instead, medicines and/or spinal injections lessen your pain so which you can work on curing the soft tissue injuries (through physical therapy,… Read More
The Schroth Method is a non-surgical principle utilized as a scoliosis treatment which consists of scoliosis-specific exercises depending to curve-pattern. The scoliosis exercises used in this form of treatment do not resemble conventional exercises and also, the Schroth method focuses on a proprietary corrective breathing technique called rotational breathing, or rotational angular breathing (RAB). Each patient with scoliosis has a… Read More
Many people suffer from lower back pain that spreads downward to the limbs and feet. This can often be alleviated by doing a deep piriformis stretch – a stretch that releases tight piriformis muscles, and relaxes the sciatic nerve. Constriction of the piriformis muscle can irritate the sciatic nerve because they lay in close proximity to each other. By irritating… Read More
A very few number of research studies have been conducted to examine how effective the Schroth method is towards the management of scoliosis, particularly in countries such as the United States, where the duration of therapy programs are generally constrained to an average of 1 to 3 sessions. Researchers conducted a study on a 26 year old female with adolescent idiopathic… Read More
To figure out what these professionals don’t want you to do before making an appointment, Runner’s World asked two chiropractors who specialize in running about what common training flaws are leading to patients ending up in their offices over and over again. RELATED: When Should You See a Sports Chiropractor? DON’T Buy Shoes For Looks While studies go back and… Read More
Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles from rapid forward and backward movement of the neck caused by a trauma (eg, an automobile accident). It can cause acute (short term) neck pain together with restricted movement in your neck. Diagnosing a Whiplash Injury Your spine is evaluated by the chiropractor as a whole— even if you proceed to the… Read More
PUSH Fitness & Athletic Training is pushing the barriers of average gyms. Not only do we offer training sessions on the hour every hour but we also cater to the most athletic to the elderly and obesity of populations. We believe in making the commitment to change your lifestyle and not forcing you to. We don't stop there. PUSH also… Read More
The Schroth method can help control scoliosis, a spinal condition with little medical advice available for patients to know how to help themselves, aside from wearing a scoliosis brace. On the contrary of popular belief, a proper program utilizing the Schroth method exercises can ultimately help people achieve spinal balance, providing them with an increased grade of control regarding a… Read More
Physical therapy is a highly effective treatment option for whiplash, especially when coupled with other treatments and medicines, such as bracing. With whiplash, the soft tissues in your neck become damaged or injured, but a physical therapist can help restore the individual's original movement and proper function of those tissues. Physical therapy can include both passive and active treatments. Passive… Read More
Conservative treatment for whiplash includes immobilizing the patient's neck in a well-fitting soft cervical collar; use of pain, anti inflammatory, and muscle relaxant drugs; and physical therapy. Physical therapy (PT) helps to reduce muscle spasms, increase circulation, and encourage healing. PT can range from the following modalities: damp heat, ice, ultrasound, electric stimulation, and exercise to revive range of movement… Read More
Dr. Jimenez presents commentary on obesity and newly reported childhood depression link. FRIDAY, May 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- As if it isn't tough enough being an overweight kid, a new study shows it could have long-lasting repercussions for psychological health, too. When compared with normal-weight kids who become overweight adults, overweight or obese youth in the study faced three… Read More
Andres Martinez continues his testimonial in part IV. PUSH-as-Rx ® is leading the field with laser focus supporting our youth sport programs. The PUSH-as-Rx ® System is a sport specific athletic program designed by a strength-agility coach and physiology doctor with a combined 40 years of experience working with extreme athletes. At its core, the program is the multidisciplinary study of… Read More
Andres Martinez continues his testimonial in part III. PUSH-as-Rx ® is leading the field with laser focus supporting our youth sport programs. The PUSH-as-Rx ® System is a sport specific athletic program designed by a strength-agility coach and physiology doctor with a combined 40 years of experience working with extreme athletes. At its core, the program is the multidisciplinary study of… Read More
Andres Martinez continues his testimonial in part II. PUSH-as-Rx ® is leading the field with laser focus supporting our youth sport programs. The PUSH-as-Rx ® System is a sport specific athletic program designed by a strength-agility coach and physiology doctor with a combined 40 years of experience working with extreme athletes. At its core, the program is the multidisciplinary study of… Read More