by webguy | Aug 27, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness Models, Health, Performance
What is Neck The neck is the part of the body, on many terrestrial or secondarily aquatic vertebrates, that distinguishes the head from the torso or trunk. The neck supports the head and keeps it aligned with the body. It is at the top most part of the spine. The...
by webguy | Aug 21, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness Models, Health, Performance
Shin splints is commonly the term related to general pain in the shins. It’s a typical condition in field sports and running alike. Shin splints are generally caused by overuse of the tibialis anterior muscle, which is the muscle responsible for flexion of the...
by webguy | Aug 21, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness Models, Health, Performance
I’m often amused by the common use of the term “low back pain”. People generally assume it refers to at least one condition or disorder, however in my expertise this is often rarely the case. Understanding the various ways in which low back pain will come about is...
by webguy | Aug 14, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness Models, Health, Performance
Sciatica pain can be near paralyzing, a numb, tingling, or burning sensation that runs down the back of your leg, calf and therefore the soles of your feet. The pain comes and goes erratically and any physical movement is very painful. Piriformis is the largest of the...
by webguy | Aug 12, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness Models, Health, Performance
A foam roll, or foam roller, is a useful training tool to use as part of your recovery or regeneration plan. Sizes vary, but this cylindrical piece of tightly packed foam is roughly 5 inches in diameter and typically between one and three feet long. How It Works Foam...
by webguy | Aug 11, 2013 | Fitness, Fitness Models, Health, Performance
Foam rolling is a style of self-myofascial release (SMR) that targets tense and overworked muscles. It’s like myofascial release, a typical technique in massage, otherwise referred to as deep-tissue massage. Masseuses use their hands, elbows or different tools...
