How new knowledge joined hands with old knowledge to help me recover from a knee injury
Gentle stretching help me recover from a nagging knee injury in time to train for the Princeton Half Marathon.
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A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on stretching...
Flexibility – it may not be what you think
Flexibility - the ability to move through a wide range - is not the opposite of stiffness. Learn to build flexibility without sacrificing stiffness.
Tight hamstrings are not your problem – and neither is a tight IT band
Stiffness sounds like a bad thing; elasticity sounds like a good thing. But they're not opposites. Learn how to develop muscles that are both stiff and elastic.
Get your tissues moving: How chiropractic boosts immunity
Scientists are learning how biomechanical forces regulate body chemistry and immune function.
Stretching your IT Band doesn’t help much – but here’s an alternative
To relieve stress on the IT Band you have to learn to shift your weight properly.
Why your low back aches when you get up from sitting
The reason why your low back aches when you get out of a chair.
Got tight hamstrings?
Stretching doesn't necessary help your muscles to become less stiff. But it has an effect on the brain.
If you have back problems be wary of these three exercises
Those with back problems need strengthening exercises to protect their low back but have to be wary to perform only low back-safe maneuvers.
Ultra yoga and exercises for pelvic floor muscles
Interview with Marisa Sullivan, expert in using yoga for pelvic floor issues.
Achilles tendon recovery
Discover the facts about Achilles tendon problems and the steps you can take to prevent them and help them heal.
Stretching is (mostly) a waste of time
Researchers now believe that many of the reasons that people think stretching is good for them have no scientific validity. Discover the alternatives.
Yoga moves for back pain?
Yoga can provide lots of benefits if you have back pain. Learn tips on finding a good teacher and avoiding some of the possible pitfalls.
Simple gluteal stretch eases back pain
If you've been regularly practicing the exercises described in Dr. Lavine's Top Five Exercises for Your Low Back, your lower spine has probably made a lot of progress. Still, you might need something extra to achieve maximal results. What’s the most important exercise I’ve left off my short list? Stretching the piriformis muscle.
