You’re working at your desk, on the computer with your mouse, trying to ignore the tingling or numbness you’ve had for months in your hand and wrist. Suddenly, a sharp, piercing pain shoots through the wrist and up your arm. Just a passing cramp? More likely, you have carpal tunnel...
Hold one arm out in front of you with the wrist bent so that your palm faces your body. Use the other hand to gently pull that hand toward your arm. Hold for a few seconds, then switch to the other side. Hold an arm out in front of you again, this time with the palm facing up...
Rolling increases your range of motion and helps correct muscle imbalances from repetitive or dysfunctional movements. No matter what your fitness goals are, regular foam rolling can make a big difference. “Foam rolling gives me the peace of mind that I am caring for my body the way it ...
The Nordic hamstring curl is anotherstrength-training exercise. It uses your legs to control your body weight as you lean forward and straighten back up. Step 1: Kneel on the floor, putting a pad or towel beneath your knees for comfort. Step 2: Raise your butt off of yourfeet, creating ...
Good for forearm size and grip strength No elbow or wrist strain 10. Wrist roller Whether you make yourself a DIY wrist roller or use a commercial one at your gym, this old-school exercise is a tried-and-tested forearm and grip builder. A few sets of wrist rolls will leave your lower...
Weak back muscles can decrease your potential for gains in other areas and possibly increase the risk of injury. Luckily, you can target your back muscles directly and get your heart pumping at a healthy rate with a few easy moves. Here are four exercises to combine to create a safe and ...
Eccentric hamstring strength during the nordic hamstring exercises is a risk factor for hamstring strain injury in elite Aus- tralian football: a prospective cohort study. Br J Sports Med 2014; 48:647-648.Opar, D., Williams, M., Timmins, R., Hickey, J., Duhig, S., & Shield, A. (...
Some common therapy exercises for elbow health include: Elbow Bend:Gently bend the elbow to improve flexibility and range of motion. Wrist Turn:Rotating the wrist with the aid of the opposite hand, enhances mobility in the wrist and elbow joints. ...
strain that worsens these issues. This improves spinal alignment overall. By using good posture, you can lessen strain on your lower back. This leads to a better quality of life for scoliosis patients. It keeps your spine in a neutral position, which is the first step for effective condition...
Using a Smart Phone & Computer For long periods of time • Using smart phones and computers can lead to poor neck and shoulder posture and thus can cause pain and tightness in shoulders and shoulder blades. [11][12] • The muscles around the neck and shoulder blades can strain from ov...