Hamstring Stretches to help the Lower Back
By Brad | June 16, 2009
Welcome to another issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report. I hope it finds you fit, healthy and well.In this issue we’re taking an in-depth look at lower back pain, and how hamstring stretches can help to relieve your pain.
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DeQuervain’s Syndrome
By Brad | June 10, 2009
The thumb and wrist are used in many actions during the course of a day. If you’ve ever injured your thumb or wrist you’ll know how debilitating it can be.In this issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report we’re taking an in-depth look at a condition called DeQuervain’s Syndrome.
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The Stretching Institute turns 9
By Brad | May 26, 2009
On the 22nd of May 2000 I registered The Stretching Institute web site.
Who would have thought 9 years ago a little web site selling a book on stretching exercises would have become what it is today.
So to celebrate our birthday I’ve organized a free gift for any subscriber who purchases any of our products over the next 10 days.
Order anything from our web site and you’ll get a free copy of Safety Guidelines for Children and Young People in Sport and Recreation.
This is a real hard-copy book that will arrive in the mail (Not an e-Book download).
It discusses:
• Sports injury prevention strategies;
• Record keeping and pre-participation screening for coaches and trainers;
• Safety considerations for participation in sport and exercise;
• Preventing overuse injuries;
• Strength training and recovery;
• Roles and responsibilities for clubs, schools and personnel; plus
• 10 Safety Guideline points to remember.
Now I’ve only got 200 copies of the Safety Guidelines book available so this is a strictly First-Come, First-Served offer.
To get your free copy you need to…
…then order any product on our web site and a free copy of Safety Guideline will be automatically added to your purchase.
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Scar Tissue Removal
By Brad | May 19, 2009
Have you ever had an injury that just won’t heal? And then when you think it has healed, you go and re-injure it again. You may have a problem with scar tissue.
In this issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report we’re looking at how to remove scar tissue with massage. If you’ve ever had one of those injuries that just won’t heal, this could be the missing ingredient to your recovery. Check it out at the link below…
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What is Ankle Synovitis?
By Brad | May 5, 2009
Have you ever heard of Ankle Synovitis? If you’ve got inflammation, pain or swelling around the ankle joint you may have ankle synovitis without even knowing it.
This week’s issue of The Stretching & Sports Injury Report is all about Ankle Synovitis: what it is, what causes it and how to prevent and treat it. Check it out at the link below…
Ankle Synovitis Prevention and Treatment
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Understanding the Stretch Reflex
By Brad | April 21, 2009
If you’ve ever wondered; “What is the Stretch Reflex?” and how can you use it to improve your flexibility, then this article is for you. Check it out at the link below…
Understanding the Stretch Reflex
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Separated Shoulder and AC Joint Injury
By Brad | April 7, 2009
We’ve got a great article for you this week on shoulder injuries. It’s called; Separated Shoulder and AC Joint Injury Explained. You’ll learn all about the causes behind a separated shoulder, plus the correct treatment and prevention strategies. Enjoy!!!
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Warm Up Guidelines - Video
By Brad | March 31, 2009
A common question we hear at The Stretching Institute is: I know I need to warm up before I stretch, but what’s the best way to do it?
Check out this short video to learn how to warm up properly to get the most out of your stretching.
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Treat Foot Pain and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
By Brad | March 24, 2009
We’ve got a great article this week for anyone who suffers with foot and ankle pain, or specifically Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a compression of the nerve inside the tarsal tunnel located on the inside of the ankle. In this week’s article we discuss the causes behind Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome plus the correct treatment and prevention strategies. Enjoy!
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Treating Scoliosis and Back Pain
By Brad | March 17, 2009
We’re sticking with the back pain theme from last week with another great article called Treating Scoliosis and Abnormal Curvature of the Spine. Enjoy!!!
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