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Some may find it hard to believe that shoulder pain can limit your mobility and tasks that you perform on a daily basis. This may include the ability to dress yourself, hold a child, or reach for something up on the top shelf. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is the physical tightening of your arm that restricts movement in these areas. Pain gradually increases overtime, and begins to resolve within 1 to 3 years. Yes, you read that correctly, years. If you had surgery or an illness in the past that restricted movement, this may have caused your …

Loss of flexibility isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Ok, maybe don’t stop altogether, but you don’t need as much stretching while training as you may think. One of the more interesting effects of run training is reduced flexibility in the joints of the lower legs. In a word, the more you run, the harder it is to touch your toes. Flexibility is generally thought of as a good thing, and therefore the loss of flexibility that results from running has generally been thought of as a bad thing. But think about it: Why would running cause a physiological adaptation that …

With Valentine’s day upon us, thoughts of roses, chocolates, and plush stuffed animals are on many people’s minds. Everywhere you look you see infinite shades of red, cupid and his bow, and hearts. Lots of hearts. Everywhere! Giving your heart to someone on Valentine’s Day is a tell-tale sign of love, but don’t you want to make sure your heart is the strongest, healthiest heart it can be for that special someone? After all, on average, your heart will beat about 115,000 times every day! Here are a few ways to ensure that your heart is the best that it …