June 2010

The number one mechanical reason golfers drop out of the game is due to low back pain (LBP).  There are several factors in the golf swing placing stress across the region of the lower back and sacrum;  One of the largest ones being the inability to separate the upper body from the lower body.

If there are limitations in the thoracic spine and hip, separation will be greatly reduced.  There are other factors limiting separation;  The focus of this article is on thoracic spine and hip. [click to continue…]

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Repetitive Strain Injury

Written by Dominique Biner, D.C.  ACSM Certified

What is RSI?

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is defined as a cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) stemming from prolonged, repetitive, forceful or awkward hand movements. It is a disease of the musculoskeletal system produced by gradual build up of micro-injuries and damage to the muscles, tendons and nerves of the neck, shoulder, forearm and hand. Perpetuating factors such as poor posture, poor conditioning, ill-fitting furniture, inadequate nutrition and stress of an increased workload can make a bad situation worse. Symptoms of RSI may include fatigue, weakness, pain, tingling, numbness and even impairment of motor control.

Do you often experience the following symptoms? [click to continue…]

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Physphatidyl Serene - A Brain Nutrient

4 common questions I get in my personal training practice:

“What herbs or supplements can I take to help me….”

1. Get to sleep faster

2. Increase sleep quality

3. Decrease abdominal fat

4. Improve mental energy and focus

There are many supplements and herbs on the market claiming to help increasing sleep quality, decrease abdominal fat, and improve mental energy/focus.  I have found one nutrient most effective at combating the above four concerns with consistent results.  Everyone’s biochemistry is different, which lends itself to a variety of possible responses to food, supplements, herbs, or medical drugs.  However, through my experience, I have yet to witness any opposite or negative side effects from phosphatidylserine. [click to continue…]

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