Spending too much time sitting or lying on the couch can cause more pain than relaxation. First, there's the fact that your body won't be supported correctly while you're slumped in the cushions. Then there's the fact that sitting for too long causes the supporting muscles around the spine and pelvis to deactivate, which leads to chronic back pain. HSS Brooklyn rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Injury Prevention Tips While Running a Marathon
By Jenny Lee, Physical Therapist Long-distance running, such as running marathons, is a huge physical and an indication of peak physical, and often mental, performance. Unfortunately, an activity such as long-distance running, that involves a repetitive strain on your body, often comes with its share of injuries. In fact, the majority of runners will experience an injury … [Read more...]
Hockey Player Ashley Hoffman’s 5 Stretches to Avoid Injury
Stretching each day can improve blood flow and keep the muscles energized and loose. Besides, a good hockey stretching program will help to increases your range of motion, which will help to gain swiftness, agility and puck handling skills. Your skating speed is likely to improve, as stretching increases flexibility of the hips, groin, quads and hamstrings. Regular … [Read more...]
