http://www.optimumflexibility.com Best Stretching Exercises & Stretches for Improving Flexibility, Fitness and Range of Motion Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:50:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shoulder Stretches: 3 Easy Shoulder Stretches for Flexibility This simple and quick shoulder stretching routine is perfect for keeping the rotator cuff in good shape by enhancing full and natural range of motion. By keeping the superficial, and deep layer, muscles of the shoulder girdle and surrounding muscle groups loose and limber ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/shoulder-stretches-3-easy-shoulder-stretches-for-flexibility/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - article submitted by independent contributor Sciatica exercises and other self-treatment techniques are often just as effective, and maybe more effective in some cases, than professional methods of treatment.   This is particularly true when it comes to getting lasting relief, because most doctor-administered treatments only mask symptoms and do not ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/sciatica-exercises-and-self-treatment/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - article submitted by independent contributor Prevent Back Pain Low back pain affects hundreds of thousands of people each year and nearly 80% of the population suffers from it at some point in their lifetime.While we may not be able to totally prevent back pain from occurring, there are things ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/preventing-lower-back-pain/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - article submitted by independent contributor Chances are that at some point in your life, you'll experience back pain. And probably the first thing you'll do is reach for some pain killers. But medication, although frequently useful, can also have some drawbacks. Medication is certainly needed if you're in a lot ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/get-a-handle-on-your-back-pain-with-stretching/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - article submitted by independent contributor LOWER BACK MUSCLE PAIN - AN INTRODUCTION Many musculoskeletal problems are often easily diagnosed and successfully treated, unfortunately lower back pain is not one of them. Causes of lower back pain can be elusive, leading to incorrect diagnosis and then wrong treatment.   PAIN AND ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/lower-back-muscle-pain-an-introduction/ ______________________________________________________ Back Pain 'Cure': Back Pain Reduction with Stretches for Back Muscles A lot of my success in working with golfers, athletes - and "everyday, regular people" is directly related to the emphasis I place on proper stretching exercise programs - as part of an overall fitness regimen. So often, whether through a ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/back-pain-cure-back-pain-reduction-with-stretches-for-back-muscles/ - by Joey Atlas _________________________________________________________________________________ Dangerous Stretching: The Wrong Stretches Can Do You Harm I'm always on the lookout for dangerous fitness advice, so I can advise my clients and subscribers before they come across the potentially harmful information... Here's a paragraph from an article I found that, for sure, will cause some people some pain and ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/dangerous-stretching-the-wrong-stretches-can-do-you-harm/ - Article from Steve Hefferon, C.M.T., P.T.A. - http://www.EasyBackPainFix.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exercise and Back Pain: Are Your Workouts Causing a Bad Back? ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sometimes, even the best stretching and flexibility program can't prevent the damage of a faulty and improper exercise program... Do you remember the old adage, “People like to do what they are good ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/exercise-back-pain-workouts-cause-bad-back/ - by Joey Atlas, Author of Amazon Bestseller - 'Fatness to Fitness' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stretching for Flexibility, Fitness and Quality of Life I came across this article recently and thought it would be good to share with you for 2 reasons. 1 - It makes some very points that are in line with my philosophy ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/stretching-flexibility-fitness-quality-of-life/ Thanks for stopping by. This happens to be the first site under the Joey Atlas brand that has gone through a 'makeover'. And it's a significant makeover - aimed at allowing for more exchange of helpful information - not just from me to you - but also from you to ... http://www.optimumflexibility.com/blog/fitness-flexibility-and-book-preview/