How To Strengthen Calf Muscles
The calf muscles at the back of the lower leg are important to target when strength and weight training for speed and agility. Calf pain can arise from a variety of conditions ranging from accidental trauma to nerve conditions. Calf pain in the absence of trauma or other symptoms is commonly due to a muscle cramp. Learn how to do calf muscle exercises in this strength training video. Here are...
Back Exercises & Stretches : Hip Flexors Stretch
The hip flexors are a group of muscles in the hip joint that move the hip and by extension the leg forward while running or walking. The hip flexors also work with the abdominal muscles and work when the stomach is moved toward the legs, as in sit-ups. Hip flexor stretches can help improve general back health. Learn how to stretch the hip flexors from a chiropractor in this free back health video....
Prevent Children From Sports Injuries
Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about why kids are vulnerable to sports injuries and how to prevent them.
The more children engage in athletic the less likely they are to be obese and less likely to have adult complications. To prevent children from injuries parents should be involved. They should make sure that children wear correct safety gear, they need to have the clear playing surface, need...
How do you avoid a pulled muscle?
Critical warm-up tips to avoid muscle pulls
You wake up early intending to start the day with your morning training. Throw on your work out clothes, do a few stretches, and off you go. What is wrong with this picture?
A few key things to understand.
1. In the morning, the body is tight. Over the course of the day, it loosens up. If you plan to wake up and train first thing in the...
A great stretch for the hamstring
Check this stretch out for the hamstring. Great for preventing common hamstring injuries or tears. Do after your body is sweating from a light warm up.
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As always only go to a comfortable range. You are trying to stretch and warm up the muscle not tear muscle tissue.