Introduction Bodybuilding is a rigorous and demanding sport that leads to different types of injuries if not performed correctly. In this article, we will explore the most common bodybuilding injuries, immediate response measures, recovery strategies, prevention tips, and how to safely return to training after an injury. For both seasoned bodybuilders and newcomers, grasping injury …
Chronic pain can happen to anyone in any part of the body. According to 2019 research by the CDC, 20.4% of adults had chronic pain in the past three months. Chronic pain syndrome can make it difficult to work, engage in recreational activities, and live the life you want. You probably have tried different treatments to help …
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If you walked into a gym today, you’d see rows of machines created for exercising one muscle at a time. Unlike the typical workouts, you may be familiar with, movement training focuses on strengthening various muscle groups at once instead of one muscle at a time. Movement training, also known as functional movement training, helps …
Have you ever walked into a gym, looked across the floor to the weights area, and seen a bunch of (what appears to be) meatheads grunting and dropping giant dumbbells onto the floor? It can be intimidating, right? Especially if you haven’t had a lot of experience with lifting weights and aren’t confident in what …
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Most injuries while climbing involve the trunk or upper body. In fact, only about 5-10% of climbing injuries involve the lower body. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t address the possibility of leg injuries…ESPECIALLY if you have had a history of problems with the lower body. Let’s take some time to talk about the hamstrings (muscles …
Climbing shoes. We all know they are not always a joy to wear. The way they fit and the camber on the shoes for more aggressive styles can have an effect on your feet that makes climbing unenjoyable if you aren’t careful. Continued use of the wrong shoe can lead to issues that have an …
Keep your feet comfortable in climbing shoes and stay on the wall longer! Read More »
Roots, rocks, potholes. All of these are dangerous obstacles for your trail running enthusiasts. When not paying close enough attention, a cruising pace can easily be halted by one of these hazards. The end result can be a fall or maybe a sprained ankle. This type of injury can be painful and challenging to heal …
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The previous Backcountry blog post discussed the process of recovering from a major knee injury and how to recover and return to the slopes after such an occurrence. Let’s take the time now to work on avoiding the whole thing from the start! While sometimes ACL injuries may be nearly unavoidable (example: if an out-of-control …
How to help prevent ACL injuries while skiing with 8 exercises! Read More »
It’s been a long day, and you’re just completely wiped. You were at the wall doing some leading or top roping for hours. You had a blast, but you are worried about how sore your arms and legs are going to be tomorrow. As you lay your head down on your pillow, you notice that …
You hear it all the time from veteran kayakers. “I wore out my shoulders with all these years of paddling. They’re completely shot!” These folks have dealt with arthritis and injured muscles, along with other problems. It makes it seem like an inevitability that shoulder problems are going to come with a lifetime on the …
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