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The Case of the Frozen Shoulder

Injuries are normal for people who engage in sports that entail frequent use of the arms and legs. Stretching is a good way to avoid muscle strains and tendonitis, something that athletes would dread since it would mean they would have to take therapy for it and rest for weeks to a month.

Frozen Shoulder, Tendonitis

The worst part of suffering these injuries would be on the preparation stages where training is something that athletes would usually undergo. Another hard point would be that of being in the middle of the actual competition where they would have to watch helplessly in the sidelines since they would be no help if they were to force the issue. Forcing the issue as well would probably aggravate the injury and keep them from playing in the future.

Usual parts of the body that may be affected would be the knees, shoulders and the torsos. Physical Therapy is where they would probably land since strengthening the muscles is the only recourse they can do. Given a couple of weeks, they should be able to start and train again, this time with caution to avoid recurring injuries of the same nature.

[tags]tendonitis, physical therapy, muscle strain, frozen shoulder, joints[/tags]

Originally posted on March 20, 2007 @ 2:27 am

Four Things Other Than Food To Make You Healthier

Having a healthy body and mind is about more than just what you eat and drink. Yes, your diet is a huge factor in your overall health, but there are some things you may want to combine with that healthy diet and eight glasses of water every day. Why not do more than just eat healthy if it means living a better and longer life?

Fitness And Yoga

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For many people fitness is is simple as a daily, walk, jog or run. For others it is all about a gym membership and all of the fitness machines you can stand. Whether you want to get fit at home alone or in a gym is up to you, as long as you get up and move. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 21, 2015 @ 3:29 pm

Learning Massage Techniques from a Thai School

A lot of people enjoy a good body massage after a day’s hard work or a week of busy schedule. For them, a few hours of body pampering is beneficial to recharge their bodies and regain their energy. At the same time, they grab the opportunity to relax while the masseuse takes the stress off their bodies.

The Thai massage or Nuat Thai technique is, without a doubt, one of the most popular worldwide today. This is a unique form owing to the body stretching involved and the absence of oil commonly used in other types. Also, this full body massage starts from the feet moving up focusing on the energy lines of the body. Its main goal is to improve blood circulation and stimulate the lymph system.

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A typical massage session in Thailand can last for an hour or an hour and a half depending on whether it’s a full body one or focused only on certain parts such as the head and face or feet. It is performed by professionals who have undergone proper training at a Thai school in the country. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 26, 2013 @ 10:20 am

Cupping Therapy and What You Can Gain From It

Women who want to get rid of the stress in their bodies often turn to massage therapy. Getting a massage brings a different kind of relief to many women. It not only relieves the aches and pains they have in their body but it also recharges their psychological being.

But with the various kinds of massage and body therapies available today, it can get confusing as to which one would suit a person best. And as if what you already know of is not enough, there’s still a new kind of therapy that you might want to try. It is known as cupping and in fact, several Hollywood celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow are known to have done this kind of body therapy.

Cupping-therapy

An obvious sign to know that a person has had some cupping therapy is the presence of circular red spots on the back or neck that look like hickeys. They’re actually cupping marks. [Read more…]

Originally posted on May 13, 2013 @ 12:05 pm