Low back pain will affect most of us in our lifetime. It may
come as a small "pinch" or a chronic problem that never seems to want
to go away. At my office I see hundreds of cases of low back pain a year. I'm
happy to say that we are able to resolve 94% of these cases.
Probably, one of the most misdiagnosed injuries in athletes who lift or reach (swimmers, gymnasts) is the rib fixation. It is an extremely uncomfortable injury which is often confused with a "herniated disc" or "neck strain". Some athletes may go months in pain and discomfort if not properly attended to.
For the first time in 9 years, Ronnie Coleman lost the Olympia crown to a more improved, more shredded, and more symmetrical Jay Cutler. This article will focus on Ronnie Coleman's current symmetrical dilemma. It's been a hot topic of discussion on bodybuilding internet boards and amongst fans that either watched in person or checked out the photos in the magazine. The question is, "What's going on with Ronnie Coleman's left lat?"
Wait! I know what you're thinking, "Tennis, what does this have to do with muscular development?!" But before you skip this article, "Tennis elbow", affects us all at one time or another. Please don't ask me why they call it this, it's not like tennis players invented this injury. As a matter of fact, more weight lifters complain about this ailment than any other athlete.
We've all heard it numerous times, "Exercise will help you lose weight and help protect your joints". Well that's all fine and dandy for the average American that is pushing the limits of morbid obesity, but as a bodybuilder, we do just that-- build our bodies. Through strict diets and exhaustive exercise we try to GAIN weight. In order to do so, we need to lift massive quantities of weight over endless repetitions
My title fits this article perfectly. That's because this month's information concerns shoulder injuries.
Let me run this simple scenario by you. How many times has your training been going great, your diet is "on point", and your body is responding like never before. Then, all of a sudden, you take the bar off the rack for your third set of shoulder presses and "Uh Oh", you feel it?