The purpose of this article is to discuss the mechanism of meniscus tears (which usually occur in females over the age of forty). We will discuss the prevention of meniscus injuries and the treatment of meniscus injuries. Anatomy Let’s review meniscus anatomy before we discuss injury. The meniscus of the knee consists of two rings […]
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1. Prevent injuries Whether you play soccer, basketball, or football on the weekends, research has proven over and over that athletes who squat injure themselves less frequently than athletes who do not squat.1 Full range of motion squats strengthen the gluts, hamstrings, and hip musculature that controls the motion of the knee. Knees that are
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Photo: Flikr cc by lawrencegerald It’s early in the training season, and you’ve got the Oakland Running Festival on your mind as one of your goal races. Whether you will be running the Oakland marathon, half marathon, relay, or 5k, you NEED to be doing these exercises in order to prevent knee pain, hip pain,
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Most people who log serious miles outdoors cycling in Oakland usually have their bike fit fairly dialed-in. They’ve either had their setup checked at the bike shop where they purchased their bike, or they’ve had an experienced friend check their alignment on the bike. But once we all head indoors for spinning classes, things break-down
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When it comes to strengthening exercises for the hamstrings, there are some great exercises out there, and there are some terrible exercises out there. Do you know which ones to perform and which to avoid? Most hamstring injuries occur during the late-swing phase of gait, as the hamstrings eccentrically contract to help slow down the
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USDA guidelines call for two and a half cups of vegetables per day. While I don’t agree with all of the USDA guidelines, I think they are on target with this one. If you stop by the farmers market on a Saturday, it’s easy to load up on greens and get your recommended servings early
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Upon initial observation, it may not look like there is much of a difference between a chiropractic treatment using Active Release Techniques and one using deep tissue massage. Let’s dive a bit deeper and find out what makes them different. A deep tissue massage is generally only focused on one area of the body, as
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Traditional chiropractic consists of the art and science of adjusting the spine to restore function to the nervous system. While it has many amazing benefits for our health (increasing immunity, lessening our pain, decreasing anxiety, etc), it leaves much to be desired in terms of getting you back on the field or back to your
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An updated version of this page is HERE Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition, in which a person feels heel pain (or pain elsewhere on the bottom of their foot) that is usually at its worst first thing in the morning. This condition can persist for months to years, and may cause the person to
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You may have heard sports chiropractors and massage therapists talking about different modalities to treat soft tissue injuries like sports injuries and repetitive use injuries. Terms like deep tissue massage, Active Release Techniques, and Graston Technique are thrown around frequently here in Oakland. But how do you know what will work best for you, or
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