Maintaining flexibility is an important aspect of overall health and well-being. Flexible muscles and joints not only improve the range of motion but also reduce the risk of injury and can even boost mental health. Here are five effective ways to improve your flexibility: Yoga Yoga is an excellent way to improve flexibility, as it incorporates a variety of stretching … [Read more...]
Expert Input on Teen Pregnancy: Myths & Reality
by Charlene Bazarian Whether by chance or by choice, teen pregnancy remains a modern-day reality. While many aspects of what is considered the traditional family unit have evolved quite a bit over time, there seem to be many misconceptions and even a reluctance to openly discuss the health and wellness of pregnant teen girls. Dr. Kymberli Boynton, psychologist, … [Read more...]
Thoracolumbar Fascia (TLF): Role in Postural Strength
A painful neck or backache is attributed to tired muscles or stiff joints. But these symptoms can also be caused by a part of your body less heard of called the fascia. What is Thoracolumbar Fascia (TLF)? Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place. The tissue does more than … [Read more...]
7 Yoga Asanas to Practice with Arthritis
By Tara Stiles is a global yoga expert and author of Clean Mind, Clean Body A general guideline for people who suffer from arthritis & practice yoga is to not force or push your way into positions. Move around gently to compress and release the areas involved in the movements and move slow enough so you notice how you feel and know when to move further and … [Read more...]
Regaining Flexibility After 60
Stretching tends to be the most overlooked and neglected among seniors, yet nothing is more vital to keeping an aging body limber and injury free. Here's what you should know along with some tip and resources to help you regain some flexibility. According to a study reported in 2013-14, to determine differences in physical activity level and functional fitness between young … [Read more...]
Forcing A Stretch Is A Recipe For Injury
Movement is essential for survival, if you don’t move through a joint’s full range of motion, you can develop a limited range of motion. With Rio competitions in full swing, there are some aspects that need to be looked upon - stretching or rather overstretching is one of them. In the words of Asker Jeukendrup, an exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist who has worked … [Read more...]
