According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), “Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States — only [the] headache is [...]
X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Posts Tagged ‘Flexibility’
Low Back Pain and Injury
By X Factor Fitness Solutions Team on April 15th, 2011Integrated Flexibility Continuum – Flexibility Training
By Matt Trudo on April 14th, 2011Defining the Integrated Flexibility Continuum The Purpose of Flexibility Training is to: correct muscle imbalances increase joint range of motion decrease muscle soreness decrease muscle hypertonicity relieve joint stress maintain normal functional length of all muscles Types of Stretching: 1. Static Stretching- process of passively taking a muscle to the point of tension and [...]
Self-Myofascial Release
By Matt Trudo on October 20th, 2010Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a technique that applies pressure to points of tension in order to relieve pain and improve flexibility. When used in a regular flexibility program, one will see improvements in not only their flexibility, but also how they feel on a day-to-day basis. Dr. Janet G. Travill is known as the “The [...]
Pectorals and Deltoids – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on October 11th, 2010Pectoralis / Deltoid Stretches: These stretches will provide a way to stretch out your chest and shoulders. There are two stretches that can be done to stretch the pecs and the delts. The first one is the Parallel Arm Chest Stretch. Stand with your arm extended to the rear and parallel to the ground. Hold [...]
The Neck – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on October 4th, 2010Neck Stretches: Now we have reached the top of the body, and the final stretch that we will be discussing. There are four stretches that will help you to loosen up your neck muscles. The first stretch is the Lateral Neck Stretch. Look forward while keeping your head up. Slowly move your ear towards your [...]
