Category Archives for "muscles"

How to Treat Triceps Tendonitis

The commonest cause of tricep pain near the elbow is a triceps tendonitis. If you do have triceps tendon pain, it’s important to rehab and give your body time to heal this before it turns into more permanent damage. In this article, we’ll look at: The anatomy of the triceps muscle Triceps muscle function What […]

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Tennis Elbow Injections & Surgery – Do they Work?

When people who have a bad tennis elbow, something as simple as trying even grip a cup can cause a lot of pain. While many people advocate tennis elbow injections or surgery, there are other options. In this article, we’ll look at: What causes Tennis Elbow Tendonitis vs Tendinosus How to Rest a Tendon Tennis […]

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Shoulder Pain After Sleeping (and How to Prevent It)

The question of how to solve shoulder pain after sleeping is an important one to answer. Trying to sleep with shoulder pain can make life really tough, and hugely impact your sleep quality. I remember nine months of not being able to sleep on one side after blowing my AC joint after a bad Aikido […]

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Exercises

The thoracic outlet is the space between the collarbone and the first rib. Through this space runs the nerve and blood vessel bundle that supplies the arm. Thoracic outlet syndrome is what happens when this bundle is compressed. Finally, you can do thoracic outlet syndrome exercises to relieve this condition. People with thoracic outlet syndrome […]

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Tooth Brushing, Muscle Care & Muscle Health Tips

A Brief History… Here’s an interesting fact – tooth brushing has been a popular activity in Europe since late in the 17th century. However in the USA the practice did not become widespread until after the Second World War. And this was because the US soldiers had to brush their teeth during their military service […]

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Autologous Blood Injection for Tendonitis

What’s the difference between tendinitis and trigger point pain? How long does tendinitis usually take to heal? How does an autologous blood injection for tendonitis work? What are the side effects? What treatments are available to treat it? Why breaking a bone is sometimes less serious than a tendon injury (and why this is the […]

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Frozen Shoulder Part 2

In this audio, I describe the treatment I’ve been using for frozen shoulder. It’s a unique twist I’ve developed on an existing treatment. I’ve found it to work  better than anything else I’ve tried. Link to Frozen Shoulder Part 1

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My Morning Exercise Routine (Shower Edition!)

These are the stretches I do every morning – both a great way to start the day and an excellent limber up for your body. And why the shower? Because hot water (or heat of any kind) is a great muscle relaxant, meaning that you get the maximum stretch and relaxation for your effort.   […]

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How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you’re a musician, it’s very important to know how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Your wrist is a very intricate structure, and is required to do a lot – while still allowing tendons and nerves to run through it. This is the basis of the problem that causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Watch the video […]

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RSI and Position of Function

There’s one principle that makes a huge difference to whether you get RSI or not. This applies to musicians, typists – anyone who uses their hands for fine repetitive movements. Position of function means that you use your hands in the position in which they work best. For humans – this is in front of […]

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