SelfGrowth.com articles for Stretching

Lower Back Pain Exercises That Work

gteague@xtra.co.nz — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 3:39:40 pm

Before we start, we must define lower back pain exercises. Exercise does not just mean stretching or lifting weights, exercises include such things as joint techniques, Acupressure techniques, Trigger Point techniques and neural stimulation. Why? These are all techniques you can perform ...

Grow Taller Naturally Using Yoga

submissions@growtallerblog.com — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

As it turns out, yoga class isn’t just for flexibility and health. Many people that participate in specific yoga exercises report that they grow taller after just a few weeks. The positive effects that yoga has on posture, flexibility, and general health and well-being make it one of the most ...

Kill Your Headaches Forever

phelpb@msn.com — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 4:31:00 pm

Are headaches getting in the way of you living your life? Are you waking up with headaches several mornings a week? Do your headaches come at the end of the day? For many people, pain relievers have become a way of life. But what if you could kill the headaches forever? Headaches are caused by ...

Top Five Basic Stretches to Promote Flexibility

thehealthcolonel@beachbootcamp.net — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 7:54:00 am

Top Five Basic Stretches to Promote Flexibility There are many views about stretching and its benefits. If done properly, stretching can be a relaxing and stress relieving experience. Some say that we should stretch before exercising. Others say we should stretch after exercising and still ...

Flexibility – The Forgotten Fitness Fundamental

dfmillington@comcast.net — Mon, 1 Mar 2010 3:20:00 pm

If you stop the average person on the street or in the grocery store and ask them “What does it mean to be fit?” or better yet “What are the five components of physical fitness?” you’ll get quite a variety of answers. Some will say aerobic health, strength training or even endurance are key ...

Why would anyone practice yoga?

padaran@padaran.com — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 3:59:00 pm

Why would anyone practice yoga? You might decide to practice because you heard from a friend of yours that through her yoga practice, she learned that it reduced and eased her stress. She found it reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol through her research and experience. She told ...

The Ultimate Six Pack Abs Diet

deancortez044@yahoo.com — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 2:04:07 am

Six Pack Abs Diet Tips When your goal is to get shredded six pack abs, sticking with the correct six pack abs diet will be essential to your success. On the other hand, if you fail to feed your body the right foods, you will not get the results you want -- no matter how hard you work out. ...

Thai Massage: The Stress Buster

shai@lotuspalm.com — Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:36:00 am

Stretch me! Open me! Move me! If you listen well, your body is constantly communicating with you in a language that we often ignore. When we are tired, or after hard work, it is common to get up, stretch, and take a deep breath to relax. This exercise helps to rejuvenate the body by letting the ...

For all of you who sit for hours at a computer this article is for YOU!

d@dianewaye.com — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 6:56:52 pm

If you're sitting... How's your back? Well for all of you who sit for hours at a computer this article is for YOU! After being seated for a while many people encounter low back pain. Even if you are sitting with good posture, your hip flexors are in a shortened position. Try these ...

5 Myths of Stretching

phelpb@msn.com — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 5:24:00 pm

#1 The Longer you hold the stretch, the better- Traditionally most people who stretch will hold a stretch for 20-30 seconds. Why do they do this? They were taught by a professional, or friend, who said by holding this stretch for 20-30 seconds you will thoroughly stretch the muscle. I used to ...

Measuring Movement : The Best Kept Secret in Improving Athletic Performance?

eric@onehumanperformance.com — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 2:15:25 pm

“How did you know that?” asks David, an aspiring young Bergen County track athlete, in astonishment. He wonders in amazement how his trainer, Eric D’Agati, knew his left calf was significantly tighter than his right. “I had a 50/50 shot,” Eric jokes, when in reality he is going over the results ...

Preventing the Pull: Key Steps to Keeping Hamstrings Healthy

eric@onehumanperformance.com — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 2:13:06 pm

The thought of it makes every coach, parent and athlete cringe. A player is sprinting down the field and all of a sudden they slow up, grab the back of their leg and painfully limp to the sideline. The infamous pulled “hammy” has become all too common in sports, leaving athletes out of ...

The Toe Touch Challenge : 4 Easy Steps to Improve Your “Bendability”

eric@onehumanperformance.com — Tue, 1 Sep 2009 2:04:03 pm

In what has always been the benchmark for flexibility (which it really isn't), touching your toes is a skill that alludes many individuals shortly into adulthood, and sometimes even sooner. While not being able to put your fingertips comfortably to your shoes may simply mean you have short arms ...

Wiggle, Squirm, Stretch And Reach. Stop Sitting Still!

breathingdeepexercises@yahoo.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 6:51:00 pm

What you are taught to do, what you are paid to do and what you were designed to do, have very little in common. When you were three years old you ran, bouncing up and down with arms and legs flailing. Movement is joyous to a small child. Around age six you were admonished repeatedly to sit ...

My Lower Back is Killing me!

phelpb@msn.com — Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:06:00 am

Low back pain is the #1 reason for doctor visits in America. Did you know that according the Journal of the AMA that most back surgeries are deemed a failure. Not a very high success rate. Most low back pain comes from the muscles in your hips, not your back. Chiropractic may not help because, ...

The 7 Types Of Stretching

jcp1025@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:22:25 am

Many people are not aware that there are different types of stretching. Here's an overview of the seven different types. 1. Static Stretching - Static stretching is the most common type of stretching. You gently assume a stretch position and hold it for 30 to 60 seconds. There is no bouncing ...

8 Stretching Tips For Better Flexibility

jcp1025@comcast.net — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:13:28 am

These stretching tips will help you properly incorporate stretching into your fitness program. Stretching should be a part of everyone's fitness program. Stretching increases flexibility, and increased flexibility will help you comfortably and fluidly perform life's daily activities and help ...

Stretching for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, And Chronic Myofascial Pain - Do It Right!

millegans39@satx.rr.com — Wed, 8 Oct 2008 4:32:22 am

Gentle stretching can be performed by physical therapists and/or practiced by patients at home. Several programs have been fashioned for Fibromyalgia (FM), Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP), and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients for this purpose. Stretching is important because it helps to ...

Get To Stretching!

carly@experienceregeneration.com — Thu, 4 Sep 2008 2:41:00 am

The importance of cardiovascular exercise had been researched and proven to be necessary for a healthy heart, right? Whether we walk, run, kickbox, or do aerobics, we aim to sweat and get that heart rate elevated. But often, the most dedicated cardio king or queen can be seriously lacking ...

Building Your Body: Fuel Your Workout in the Gym the Right Way

editors@mediumblue.com — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 7:03:00 am

To understand bodybuilding is to truly understand what building a body is all about. To most individuals, this is a goal that is usually set to obtain results in a short time frame, but, in actuality, this should be a way of life that can only be accomplished by setting realistic long-term goals ...

Flexibility vs Mobility

trnr@west.net — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 2:53:32 pm

There seems to be a bit of confusion around the concepts of flexibility and mobility. So let's begin with a couple of definitions. Flexibility is the ability to flex, extend, or circumduct a joint through its intended full range of motion. So we're talking about the length of the tissues here, ...

Pain & Injury

hopalong18@excite.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 7:02:34 am

This article is being written in layman’s terms to help us understand a little more about some of the pain we have, how we get it, & what happens when that occurs. This may not seem very important, but I assure you that having an understanding about this, then the “Real” ...

Warm Up Exercises - How To Prepare For Any Activity

asad@better-exercise-fitness-for-life.com — Sun, 4 May 2008 6:07:03 am

Warm up exercises are essential to prevent injury. You can make them fun and specific to your activity. Never miss another warm up again. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" - Benjamin Franklin. Preparation is the key. Warm up exercises prepare you for your workout, help improve ...

Do We Need Stretching

scttbrynt@aol.com — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:05:15 pm

Yes, we must do stretching before a work out and after When done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility; • enhanced ability to learn and perform skilled movements • increased mental and physical relaxation • enhanced development of body awareness ...

Information About Stretching Exercises

user9@nazariya.com — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:02:46 am

While stretching can promote flexibility, stretching too far actually can damage the muscles—particularly if you’re recovering form an injury. "A healthy muscle can elongate up to 1.6 times its length," suggests Pitchford, "but generally doesn’t respond well to that much ...