Golf swing muscles? Is there such a thing? You didn’t think they were important or existed did you? But I’m sure when you’ve gone home after a round of golf with a sore back you were reminded very quickly, you do in fact have golf swing muscles. Having been a certified conditioning professional for over 20 years and the last…
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Golf Posture 3 Tenets For A Great Foundation
As a kid, I heard it all the time. “Straighten up”…I was told when they caught me slouching. Well, “straightening up” is not quite the tight thing in your golf but I’m sure you’re not surprised to discover that your posture is crucial in ensuring consistency and power in your strokes. What’s more when you embody, my “3 Tenets of…
Ergonomics Learning More About Safety
Ergonomics is the science of the human’s ability to most comfortably, efficiently, productively and safely perform actions. Most people think of it as simply how you sit in your chair or what height you place your monitor. It does incorporate the layout and design of tools and the environment for a particular job requiring certain actions. Any task that involves…
The Cause Of Back Pain
While there are many factors that can contribute to back pain, one of the most common problems is poor posture. Some people get into the habit of sitting or standing improperly, and over time this contributes to pain in their backs. Understanding the causes of back pain will allow you to avoid it, and will lead to a healthier and…
A Very Effective Way Of Avoiding And Relieving Neck Pain
Are you one of the millions Americans who suffer from neck pain? If not, it’s very probable that you know someone who does. Indeed, neck pain is a very widespread problem because the head and neck area is very susceptible to several stresses. Besides, neck pain can be produced by muscle strains, osteoarthritis, herniated intervertebral discs. In fact, something as…
Lower Back Pain Symptoms And Remedies
Pain or discomfort in the lower portion of our back and the spinal column is a common phenomenon and can be largely attributed to our changing lifestyles. Wrong posture or inadequate exercise is most often the cause of the pain in the lower spinal column. The treatment of such a pain can vary from a simple over the counter medicine…
Having Great Posture In 2007
A workers posture can either be good, poor or awkward. It is not always the choice of the employee to have an awkward posture, but can be because of their environment or tools. Poor posture has a big impact on the muscles. If you are holding the correct posture when performing a task, you will be optimizing the way your…
Pregnancy Back Pain
Appropriate Posture And Exercises Are The Best Remedy: Pregnancy back pain in general and early pregnancy back pain in particular is a common complaint during pregnancy with more than 50% pregnant women suffering from it. Pregnant women are prone to backaches and back pain due to a number of reasons such as the extra weight of the baby or a…
Why You Need Ergonomically Correct Office Furniture
Most people spend long hours each week in their office, making it very important to have the right style of furniture. While comfort is important, you really need to be more focused on the office furniture being ergonomically correct then on the color or material of it. You will feel much better at the end of the work day, and…
Power Yoga Physical Activity And Meditation For A Overall Health
Health is the real wealth of an individual. Good health does not mean the absence of physical illness but also the lack of mental and social illness. A healthy person can properly survive and easily cope with the difficulties and stress of daily living. Incorporating regular physical activities, nutritious diet, and refraining from alcohol and cigarettes are necessary in maintaining…