November 2011 Update
This may seem a bit early, but I have already planned my new year’s resolution. On December 30, I will be leaving for Burma (Myanmar) for holidays. I am really looking forward to the trip as Burma seems like such … Continued
Piriformis Wall Stretch
This is a wonderful yoga stretch for the piriformis muscle and all the hip muscles. It is a unique approach because it is almost completely passive. You don’t have to do anything but lie there and wait for as long … Continued
Rotator Cuff Stretch Videos
Here is a collection of videos on rotator cuff stretches. This should be the first step of any rotator cuff rehab program Guidelines for performing the stretches: Check with a health care professional before you attempt these exercises to ensure … Continued
The Trouble With MRI’s
A New York Times Article explains some of the pitfalls of putting all of our trust in MRI’s. Dr. James Andrews, a sports medicine orthopedist, being skeptical of MRI’s performed MRI scans on 31 healthy professional baseball pitchers. The pitchers … Continued
Peer Pressure
If you have ever felt that “that’s the way we do things around here” was a poor excuse. If you tend to question why our society has all these rules that don’t make any immediate sense, have a look at … Continued
Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercises
These exercises serve to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles and are very helpful if you are feeling weakness, pain or clicking in your shoulder joint. The exercises work on the internal rotators (subscapularis, teres major), the external rotators (teres minor, … Continued