Could stretching IT Band with foam roller be good for you? Stretching IT Band with foam roller will help rub down and gently stretch the tight IT band. You should place a large foam roller on the floor or a yoga mat. Using the forearm for support, lay sideways on the roller with the roller…
Sleeping with a pillow between your legs: Benefits for your back!
Could sleeping with a pillow between your legs be good for you? There is no doubt that good posture is necessary for a happy and healthy life. Most of the time we do not recognize that maintaining our body’s ideal posture doesn’t just pertain to sitting, standing, walking or exercising. When you sleep, the muscle…
Types of Scoliosis
There are a variety of methods to distinguish between different types of scoliosis, but the most popular technique of measurement is etiology, i.e. identifying the fundamental trigger of the disorder. American Association of Neurological Surgeons indicates three classifications match into different types of scoliosis: idiopathic, congenital, and neuromuscular. We all have natural curved spines but…
Lactic Acid Build-Up in Muscles, Definition and Myths
Lactic Acidosis is a condition caused by very high levels of lactic acid build-up. Lactic acid or to be precise, lactate, is the substance produced and released in the body anaerobically (without oxygen). What exactly is lactic acid? Lactic acid is often referred to when speaking about the byproduct of hard workouts. When your body…
Ankle Pain Relief for Runners
For so many of us who live in the Bay Area, especially around San Jose, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara, running and hiking are favorite go-to activities after work and on weekends. Ankle pain is prevalent when running, but sometimes it is not enough to make a determined runner stop. There are many triggers for ankle…
