According to recent research, you both should and shouldn’t worry about negative effects from chalk dust in the air. We wish the explanation were a simple, concise one, but it isn’t. So grab your favorite water bottle and take a little break while we dissect this air-quality issue. The Composition of Chalk A soft limestone […]
Health & Fitness
The Gymnast’s Diet: Why You Should Avoid Nitrates & Nitrites
Of course, gymnasts all realize how important physical fitness is to their success, but did you know that 80% of fitness has to do with something that happens outside the gym? As important as workouts are, most of a gymnast’s fitness level is determined by diet. Poor nutrition and excess body fat can hold gymnasts […]
The Gymnast’s Diet: Where To Look Out for Refined Flours and Sugars
The main ingredients in pastries and breads as well as many processed foods, refined flour and sugar are credited with Americans’ rising rates of obesity — among other problems. These unhealthy carbs have replaced fats at an increasing rate since the 70s, contributing not only to our nation’s obesity epidemic but also to the rise […]
The Gymnast’s Diet: Why You Should Avoid Refined Flours and Sugars
Since 80% of physical fitness is determined by eating habits, what a gymnast puts in her body might be even more important than how much time and effort she puts in at the gym! Some unhealthy ingredients that gymnasts will want to avoid include two that many of us associate with comfort foods: white sugar […]
Laptops, Keyboards, and Ergonomics — Oh, My!
In addition to your office chair and poor posture, your desk job may be causing you pain. Both laptop and desktop computers can be problematic, depending on how you position them in relationship to your body, and the worst part is that some of the tools designed to help eliminate pain can actually cause more. […]
Could Your Back Pain Be Genetically Linked?
From the relatively sedentary lifestyles common in the modern world to injuries caused by any number of factors, back pain — particularly in the lumbar region — is a common complaint. An additional cause recently researched in the UK is the possibility of genetically linked degenerative disc disease of the lumbar region of the spine, […]
Realistic Expectations for Recovery from Shoulder Labral Repair Surgery
Perhaps one of the most frustrating injuries is a shoulder labral repair. The key to recovery for most post-operative clients is to manage expectations. In order to do so, patients need to understand the makeup of the shoulder labrum and the cause of injury. As a rigid or fibrous type of cartilage, the shoulder labrum […]
Understanding and Recovering from Elbow Trauma
When your elbow takes the brunt of a fall or is injured in some other way, you may notice that once the swelling subsides, you still lack the ability to fully straighten that joint. This disability can last for months after the injury, even when no bones have been broken. A visit to an orthopedic […]
Solving the Mystery of Lower Back Pain
From cause to treatment, lower back pain can be accompanied by many mysteries. Whatever the cause of your back pain, be assured that healing is possible, and you can eliminate further injury by taking some simple steps toward better back health. Cause of Lower Back Pain WebMD cites the following common causes for lower back […]
Reduce Pain Before It’s Too Late
It is important to address pain as soon as you feel it because pain that isn’t properly managed can lead to serious physical problems and health issues. There are many steps to take to control of pain and prevent it from reoccuring. The physical therapy experts at Washington, DC’s PhysioDC recommend the following tips for […]