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Archive for November, 2007

5 Fallacies of Podiatric Biomechanics

via podiatry-arena.com
Forum user Adam write in to the editors of Podiatry Arena to find out what the five greatest fallacies of podiatric biomechanics are, with a focus on cycling.
Dear Craig, Simon, Kevin, Bruce, Eric and all other interested or suitably opinionated.
I’ve been refreshing my comprehension of pedal biomechanics of late and wondered if you had […]

Massage at home for Back Pain

via drgranny.com
Dr. Granny shares five great techniques for relieving back pain that you can do at home.
Massage therapy is considered to be very helpful in reducing back pain. It is also a common alternative remedy popular among millions of people for back pain and other diseases related to the spine. Massage relaxes your mind, improves […]

Q & A: Sciatica

Question:
I mostly only ride 13-14 miles per day commuting to work, however on occasion I like to do 20-25 miles just to keep my fitness up and would like to ride further but after about 10 miles my lower back starts to hurt and more often than not leaves me with sciatica. I ride a […]

Q & A: Cycling Accident

Question:
Floored me
I’m looking for a bit of advise on how to get back into training– basically how much and how often after a five-month lay-off after I was hit from behind by a truck traveling at 30mph while on a training ride. Most injuries were to my back, neck, SI joints and an abductor strain […]

Stress Reduction Thru Laughter

from Massage Therapy
“Laughter Yoga” helps famous people have healthier, happier lives, and laughter in general can have positive physical effects.
Research shows that laughter is good medicine and good for the body and mind. I know how I feel after a good belly laugh. It’s a great way to forget about all your worries and problems. […]