Health Blog Category: Flexibility
Meal Prepping – How Could It Benefit Me?
If you want to achieve the best health and wellness results, you’ll need more than just a workout routine and/or physical therapy treatments. A strong body must be fueled by a healthy diet, or else you diminish your ability to perform at your optimum physical levels.
Admittedly, this can be a difficult task to achieve. Juggling a healthy diet on top of school, work, hobbies, personal training, physical therapy, or whatever else your daily life looks like, can certainly prove to be challenging.
Read full blogTreat Your Concussions the Natural Way with Physical Therapy
Concussions are a serious concern for athletes, especially those competing in high-impact sports. It is a serious condition that can hinder both your physical and mental capabilities for a period of time. Concussions typically happen from a trauma-based impact, usually either from a sports injury or motor vehicle accident. While concussions can be painful and limiting, physical therapy treatments can, fortunately, help provide healing and relief. If you are suffering from a concussion and you are looking for treatment, call our office today to speak with one of our experienced physical therapists.
Read full blogPerforming Deadlifts the Right Way – Fitness Lab is Here To Help!
Deadlifting is a popular workout and training technique in the world of sports and fitness. When it is performed correctly, a deadlift can significantly increase your levels of body strength and power, especially regarding your core and posterior chain. Deadlifting also helps in stimulating your central nervous system, and it can be a great addition to anyone’s fitness routine due to the physical benefits.
If you are interested in learning more about how physical therapy can help you achieve your physical goals, call Fitness Lab in Highlands Ranch & Greenwood Village, CO, today.
Read full blogGet Back on Your Feet with Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain
If you suffer from hip or knee pain, you are in good company – many people experience hip or knee pain at some point in their lives. The hips and knees are the largest joints in your body, providing mobility and supporting your body’s weight. They serve important purposes, but it is also easy for them to become injured. If you are suffering from hip or knee pain, contact Fitness Lab in Highlands Ranch & Greenwood Village, CO, today to speak with a physical therapist, and find out how our physical therapy treatments can bring you mobility and relief.
Read full blogIs a Herniated Disc the Reason for Your Back Pain?
Back pain is the most commonly reported area of pain across the nation. Your spine works hard throughout the day and sometimes even small movements can result in pain if there are underlying issues occurring. Your spine is comprised of 26 bones, all cushioned by gel-like discs. These discs provide flexibility to the spine, but they can sometimes slip out of place, or “herniate,” resulting in pain around the nerves.
If you are experiencing back pain, there is a chance you may have herniated a disc.
Read full blogHow Can I Avoid Sustaining an Injury While Strength Training?
One of the most common pieces of advice given to people in strength training programs is simply to “not hurt yourself.” Whether it’s a recovery program from a previous injury or surgery, or you’re simply trying to improve your physical performance, it is a common phrase that you’ll hear. While it may seem easier said than done, a physical therapist can help you gain strength by recommending ways to maximize your training, in addition to providing injury prevention treatments.
Read full blogMeal Prepping: Skip it or Start It
To achieve an optimal level of physical health and wellness, you need more than just a good training routine and physical therapy. A strong body begins with a healthy diet, and when you’re juggling work, school, personal training and your physical therapy sessions, nothing makes life easier than a little bit of meal prep to start your week. In fact, meal prepping is often recommended by professional athletes and our physical therapist. You can find meal prep tips on social media, in the classroom and from our physical therapist, but what are the true pros and cons of preparing all of your meals ahead of time?
Read full blog4 Exercises to Strengthen Your Core
Whether you’re struggling with pain or merely want to look and feel better for an upcoming vacation, these four basic exercises will help you get there. The best part? They are classic moves that have been practiced by athletes for years and are a great way to build up your body’s core strength quickly.
Understand that if you’re recovering from an injury or starting a core strengthening routine for the first time after a lengthy lull, it is helpful to consult with a physical therapist prior to engaging in strenuous exercise.
Read full blogThe Importance of Proper Recovery
The recovery period that you allow yourself between workouts is when the real improvement in your body’s systems takes place. If you don’t take a recovery period, your muscles won’t be able to repair, rebuild and strengthen at maximum efficiency. If you have any questions about how to properly incorporate recovery into your schedule, you should talk with a physical therapist at The Fitness LAB for more information.
The Recovery Process
Your body undergoes strain during exercise, and the recovery period is what allows your body to adapt to that strain.
Read full blogFocus on the Form: How to do a Correct Squat
Squats are seen as an essential exercise move by personal trainers, our psychical therapist and gym fanatics all over the U.S. Regardless of your age, gender or fitness level, squats should definitely be part of your regular workout and physical therapy routine. While many people think that squats are all about working the leg muscles, they actually benefit the entire body in a number of different ways. Squats are a great exercise for running faster, shedding a few extra pounds and maintaining a higher level of overall mobility.
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