Using a massage ball against a wall is the best way to roll the neck, upper back, and shoulders. I recommend going on Amazon.Com and searching for the “Sportime: All-Ball” and/or the “Mac-T’s: All-Sport Ball.”
A 4″ (four inch) ball is the best size. It’s not too big and it’s not too small. The balls come […]
For many people regular chiropractic care is incredibly helpful at reducing aches and pains in the joints and muscles of the body.
When a chiropractor “adjusts” a joint (especially in the spine), that adjustment improves the range of motion of the joint. When the joint has full range of motion, pain is greatly reduced in most […]
I created the High Amplitude Health Youtube channel specifically for you…my patients.
During your first visit, we talk about the therapies **I** will provide to help restore your health and get you pain free. But there are also things **you** must do at home or at the gym to ensure your recovery progresses properly.
Strengthening exercises, stretching […]
Pain is one of the last indicators of a problem. “Listen to your body” and how it feels, because it sends you clear messages. Pay attention to what you are feeling within your tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints) before it becomes a problem. If you feel…
a. stiffness
b. tension
c. tightness
d. fatigue
…within your muscles, tendons, ligaments, or […]
Intermittent fasting is something I’ve done all of my life. It’s not that I was purposely fasting, it was just that my lifestyle resulted in big gaps between meals. In addition to that, I’ve never been a big eater anyway. I don’t like that feeling of eating so much that I feel “over-full” after my […]
This article is written by Mark Sisson, the author of “The Paleo Blueprint.” He’s considered the “paleo guru.” But he doesn’t just talk about the paleo diet. He talks about virtually anything that has to do with health. Click on the link and have a read. You have much more control over your stress than […]
This is a very good article by Paleo guru, Mark Sisson. It focuses particularly on the benefits and/or dangers of barefoot running. It’s a nice short read, so read away. There is a lot of good information here.
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-barefoot-backlash-are-the-naysayers-right-after-all/#axzz2iMqrBINI
I’m not a big fan of barbells.
I’m not a fan, because they effectively lock your arms into a fixed position. When you lock your wrists, elbows, and shoulders into a fixed position (see photo on left), you put more stress on your muscles, tendons, and joints. It is my personal experience and belief that long […]
