February 2020

The Best Shoulder Foam Roller Exercises to Improve Pain and Stability

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Foam Rolling the Shoulder Foam rolling is a popular and common treatment used in physical therapy and other gym settings to improve muscle and joint pain. Foam rollers are most commonly used for lower extremity injuries but they be a great benefit for anyone with shoulder problems. A foam roller can help improve muscle tightness …

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The Best Foam Roller To Ease Muscle and Joint Pain

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Foam Rolling There has been a large increase of foam rollers found in workout retails, instructional videos, and on gym floors, but for good reason. These foam-based workout accessories are multifunctional and accessible. Plus, studies have proven their success in improving muscle pain, increasing workout strategies, and promoting overall better physical health. You can use …

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Hip Bursitis: The Best Home Exercises to Decrease Pain and Improve Activity

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Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome One of the most common causes of hip pain is what is commonly called hip bursitis or what is now calle Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome. This painful overuse hip condition causes pain and inflammation near the joints and surrounding soft tissue of the hip. Hip bursitis is quite common among multiple …

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Knee Extension: 5 Tips To Improve Extension After Surgery

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Knee Extension After Surgery Over 1.5% of the American population is currently living with a total knee replacement. Both meniscus and total knee surgeries, also known as arthroplasty, have been increasing over time, putting knee surgery in the top ten list of most common surgeries. After knee surgery of any type, there can be quite …

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The Best Stretching Strap To Increase Flexibility

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Stretching Straps Injuries are super common both in sports and daily activities, especially when we don’t have time to properly nurture our bodies. Often, our busy lives don’t accommodate the extra self-care our bodies really need. One of the best ways to promote muscle and joint health is stretching, as it keeps muscles strong and …

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