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| Help on stretching injuries please! | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I injured my left leg while practicing taekwondo about four years ago. I didn’t apply R.I.C.E ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, you can use the same treatment ...
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| Stretching - very stiff, not flexible | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I'm verry stiff, not flexable at all. What is a quick and effective way to get flexable?
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| Stretching for muscle toning (upperlegs/thighs) | 11/10/2009 |
Q: im 17 and underweight...but im workin on gaining all the weight again...I would like to know if ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Muscle toning is best achieved ...
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| Stretching for back pain | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what kind of stretching I should do to strengthen my abs and lower back for ongoing ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Your doctor is correct in saying ...
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| stretching program for whole body | 11/5/2009 |
Q: ever since I have found allexperts.com I have had so many questions ! so I don't work out, based on ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| lower back/belly | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Brad I used to lift weights a lot until I put my back out twice doing squats. I am not disabled, but ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically ...
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| Goalie Stretches for warming up? | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am a young ringette goalie and after each game, my shoulders or legs hurt. During the game, I can ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Here's some guidelines on how to ...
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| stretching for the splits | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I'm 26. 140lbs and pretty fit. I have never been able to do a split, but then I did not do it on a ...
A: No, I don't recommend that you launch straight into a hard stretching session straight after your ...
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| stretching for the splits | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I'm 26. 140lbs and pretty fit. I have never been able to do a split, but then I did not do it on a ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| Can stretching help leaps and turns | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Can being stretched by a professional improve leaps and turns in dancing?
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are many benefits to ...
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| Specialist Help | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I am concerned about my inflexibility. I am 46 and play regular competitive tennis. I am extremely ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Before you start doing too much ...
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| swayback, drooping belly, core strength | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Brad I am a 50 year old professional driver. I have always been on the chubby side, but not obese. I ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically ...
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| need help to prevent injury | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Brad I was really looking a master like you, who can help me realize some things and tell me about ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I would spend more time warming up ...
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| stretching and warm ups | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I am a college baseball player and have extremely tight muscles especially my hamstrings. I stretch ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I do apologize for the delay in ...
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| What does stretching do? | 8/23/2009 |
Q: What does stretching do? How does it help you in life? Thanks!
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few detailed articles ...
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| tight hamstrings | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I am just starting out doing gentle yoga to help with flexibility and notice I have tight ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| Stuck in a rut with my flexibility | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I am a 23 year old rugby player. I play at a high level and train hard. In my position I need to ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| lateral hamstring tightness / tingling | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have always had tight hamstrings, but I've been doing yoga recently and I really want to loosen ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, I would say that this is truly ...
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| Problem with Inner Thigh Stretches | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I've been having difficulty when doing any sort of inner thigh stretch. The inner thigh doesn't ...
A: It's a little hard to give you an accurate diagnosis without being able to consult with you ...
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| Problem with Inner Thigh Stretches | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I've been having difficulty when doing any sort of inner thigh stretch. The inner thigh doesn't ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a couple of things I ...
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| Flexability coach in Toronto, ON, Canada | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I've been wanting to practice my stretching properly and get more flexible for some time now. I am ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We no longer do personal ...
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| Ankle Sprain | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Back in November i sprained my ankle severely whilst playing basketball. I was on crutches for 7 ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. You've done the right things so ...
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| Pain when stretching - Splits | 6/10/2009 |
Q: i stretch and then I'm able to do my splits but shortly after it hurts really bad and i cant do my ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| Muscle Pain & Cramp | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I am 27 years old,and weigh 170 lbs and am 5ft 9' tall. Lately when i am sleeping and I flex my foot ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
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| Stretching Pain in Groin | 5/22/2009 |
Q: when i stretch for my splits i have a deep pain in my upper thigh / lower butt area it feels like i ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The pain you're experiencing could ...
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| toe touching | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I cannot touch my toes. I am quite athletic especially running. I was wandering if there are any ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I've given you some links to a ...
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| inversion table | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Does it work and is it safe?
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To be honest, I'm not really an ...
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| zulu knees | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what exercises/ stretches are safe to do and that will help with ...
A: Can you point me to the article that you read? I hope the above has been helpful. For more ...
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| osteoarthritis & safe stretching | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what exercises/ stretches are safe to do and that will help with ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The information here will help you ...
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| Becoming flexible - baseball pitching | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Brad- I'm a 31-year-old male. I still play amateur baseball as a pitcher. I've always found it ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Flexibility is very important in ...
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| Tight hamstrings and lower back | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I am 33 yr old and I have really tight hamstrings from too much weight lifting in high school. I ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I've given you some links to a ...
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| Stretching Routine | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am a 14 year old boy, who is taking Strength Training in school. I do excersises for my thighs, ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few simple guidelines for ...
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| Stretch for golf swing | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I feel a bit stiff in my golf swing..thanks for any advice you could give me. Bob
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It is important that you start off ...
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| Pain in Quad while doing hip flexor stretch | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have been doing a little stretching for years. I have never had any issues with any stretches ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The point of pain you're describing ...
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| How to find a (good) stretching coach | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I'm trying to find out how I would find a certified stretching coach in my local area, New York ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We no longer do personal ...
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| Flexibility - Getting Started - Warm up | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I am 60 y/o. For most of my first 50 years, I played all kinds of sports. First of this year (after ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Just like any other fitness ...
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| plough pose | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I am conducting research with regard to the Plough Pose. Could you please give your views, or if you ...
A: Your question is probably better answered by someone who knows about yoga. The stretching and ...
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| Hamstring Flexibility Wall | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Brad, At age 21, I realized I was very inflexible and had been for most of my life, so I started ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| too much compression for shin splints? | 2/25/2009 |
Q: recently i have been getting posterior shin splint pain ( the insides of the shins) i have bought a ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We find that we get a lot better ...
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| PNF Stretching | 2/23/2009 |
Q: What is a P&F stretch?
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It's actually called PNF Stretching ...
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| Very inflexible, where to start? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I'm 24 and haven't been active for a while and I'm trying to get myself active again. One thing I ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. It is important that you start off ...
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| ankle sprain recovery | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I got a ankle sprain while playing tennis, with swelling and bruising symptoms a month before, & as ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Recovery time will vary greatly ...
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| *-* Stretching for Health *-* | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I was wondering can stretching improve my physical wellbeing and improve my physical appearance at ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Stretching will definitely help ...
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| Muscle strains and sprains | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I repeatedly injure the same muscle or different muscles all the time I am on self medicated anti ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. When you experience repeated ...
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| streching | 1/30/2009 |
Q: could you please explain the differance between PNF and sports specific PNF YOURS CONFUSED
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF stretching is just a type of ...
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| Stretching Question | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have heard that stretching in the sauna is really bad from a number of different people. I have ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I have also heard this a number of ...
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| Flexibility for martial arts - split | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I'm 23 y/o, and have been doing Hatha Yoga, martial arts, and weight training for 6 years. In weight ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| exercise for hernited disc | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I'm 33 yrs old woman. For past one year, I'm suffering from herniated disc problem. Can you suggest ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a few articles that will ...
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| Ankle Difficulty | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have extremely weak ankles, I've sprained each ankle about 4 or 5 times, almost breaking my right ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a very detailed 3 part ...
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| my arm | 10/27/2008 |
Q: my name is Jordan Walsh and i just strained my forearm muscle (by my shoulder) playing hockey. i ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a detailed recovery program ...
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| Omega 3 (fish-oil) | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I am 42 year old male. I am practicing a martial art sport called aikido where alot of stretching ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, Omega 3, 6 and 9 are all very ...
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| JUSTWHAT DO YOU SUBSRIBE ? | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I'm a 68yr.ol' young man . . . lol I've been pretty active most of my life with jobs like: truck ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. 1. What kind of stretching do you ...
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| ribcage pain | 10/23/2008 |
Q: My left rib area is extremely tight, travels around to the back left shoulder blade - can this ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, it's not really a common ...
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| Cramps after exercising | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I'm 20/female. Trying to tone up a little. Once a week a girlfriend and I go to the gym and ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
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| Groin Muscle cramping...severe pain. | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Brad- I am a former hockey player, and had suffered groin muscle damage...have had pain for a ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's certainly a few things to ...
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| stretching | 9/6/2008 |
Q: i just turned 18 and i've been lifting for a month now. I heard that if you stretch everyday then ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To avoid injury it is imperative to ...
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| Flexibility age | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I used to be really flexible as a kid. I am now 19 and a rather stiff person. Do you think if I keep ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. We have a number of articles ...
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| Ripped??? | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Hey there, I once lifted a heavy box...full of giant books...with my right hand and I felt as if ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, it sounds like you've torn or ...
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| shoulder squeeze | 8/23/2008 |
Q: i was diagonosed with fibromyalgia, which i think started up after a sports injury to my neck. ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. I would suggest you perform the ...
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| Gymnastic and Workout Stretching | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i do a light workout daily to keep a delicate figure, situps, leg lifts, and as many pushups i can ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| stretching for swimmners | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am a Masters swimmer & always looking for ways to improve my performance in the pool. I see where ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, I would agree that her success ...
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| Can I get more nimble? | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Brad I am 50,in decent shape as I run a couple times a week and workout with weights. I am ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Some people are naturally more ...
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| Stretching...before or after? | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you can give your opinion on a confusing issue. I have searched high and low on the net ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. To avoid injury it is imperative to ...
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| Increase Flexibility | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I'm 15 years old, and I've been dancing for the past 4 years.. I wanted to know if there are any ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| Stretching and muscle pain | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ...
A: Yes, a light stretch will do more good than harm. Use your common sense about how hard to push the ...
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| Stretching and muscle pain | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ...
A: Hey Greg The soreness you're referring to is most likely "post exercise muscle soreness" or DOMS ...
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| Stretching and muscle pain | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am a 31 yr old Navy jet pilot with some questions about stretching. I'm 5'9 175lbs and I have ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Try to think of stretching as ...
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| Extreme rigidity in a 26yr old :( | 7/17/2008 |
Q: (sorry for the long description!) I'm desperate to take up stretching seriously, and I want to ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly congratulations for taking ...
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| HELP! | 7/5/2008 |
Q: i am realy close to doing the splits i practise once a week at my weekly dance class but i dont seem ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| weird cramp... | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Brad...I am a fellow expert in the flooring section and from time to time I use this service myself. ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
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| Cramp in left side when bending forward | 6/18/2008 |
Q: every time I try to bend forward whether standing or sitting the muscle just below my last rib on my ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
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| Cramps in my ribcage | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I've got what must be one of the weirdest re-occurring cramps out there. The muscles below my pecs ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There are a number of factors that ...
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| Lactic Acid? | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 50 year old recreational athelete,I play hockey (ice) and soccer. I stretch and take a lot of ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Post exercise muscle soreness (or ...
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| Stretching | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have known that I am not the most limber and don't stretch as much as I should, but my boyfriend ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Some people are naturally more ...
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| sore muscles | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I just recently started exercising. I have exercised before but never could keep it up. This time I ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Post exercise muscle soreness is ...
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| muscle strain-how to treat? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: i think i have muscle strain down the backs of both my legs. I had a really tight right leg for ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. From your description it sounds ...
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| poor posture and muscle tightness | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Ever since I was a child ive had a very poor posture: rounded upper spine and forward shoulders. ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. The best way to approach this ...
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| immobility for 1-3 months | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My mother of 89 yrs. fractured heel with 10mm break. She is not a candidate for surgery and it must ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Gentle, water based activity will ...
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| becoming more flexible to kick and do splits! | 5/24/2008 |
Q: how can i improve myself to stretch my legs so that i can do splits and to kick higher?
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| Splits | 5/23/2008 |
Q: What kinds of stretching can I do to teach myself how to do the splits (again) in the quickest time ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most ...
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| safe recovery exercises | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have pain in right SIJ and facet syndrome. My NMRI shows no discs patology. I have pain by ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Exercises that help to stabilize ...
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| Hip muscles | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Amy here from Canada. Here's my story. In the last year I have been on a health kick and started to ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Firstly, have a read through our ...
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| hip and lower limb flexibility | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Ive always been a person with poor flexbility in my lower limbs, particularly tight hamstrings etc. ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. A couple of suggestions... 1. The ...
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| Bones? | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I do gymnastics and circus arts, and I seem to dislocate easily. I used to subluxate(sp?) my right ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Yes, it sounds like you are ...
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| Calf cramps | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have been having some achyness in my calves, especially after climbing up hill. Today, I did a bit ...
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. There's a few things that can cause ...
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| stretching | 4/8/2008 |
Q: do you think that stretching in a steam sauna is effective in the aid of cellulite reduction.
A: It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. As much as I would like to tell you ...
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