I know I have plantar fasciitis. I'm stretching and working to decrease my inflammation. Do I need to see a doc?
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posted by gilsonal
on Oct 18, 2012 -
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Exercises, stretches, or other ways to relieve repetitive strain in shoulder and upper back?
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posted by royalsong
on Jun 19, 2012 -
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I'm a (female, if it matters) beginning weightlifter trying to build lean muscle mass through exercise and a structured nutrition program. However, my progress has been stymied by my lack of flexibility and range of motion in my shoulders, hips, and legs, making proper form for squats and deadlifts very difficult. What are some exercises that I can do to correct this, and is there any hope that I'll ever be able to touch my toes?
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posted by Lieber Frau
on Aug 19, 2010 -
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I have pain in my lower-left back and occasionally in my left groin area. Does anyone who has had a similar problem know stretches or yoga techniques that will permanently alleviate this pain?
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posted by jasonmdennis
on May 20, 2009 -
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I think using an elliptical machine is causing tightness on the outsides of my ankles. What stretches should I do and what should I watch out for in my form while exercising?
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posted by doift
on Apr 26, 2009 -
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I've been having moderate hip pain for the last two days, and I'm not sure what caused it. Either way, I was wondering if the hive mind could suggest some good hip stretches or exercises that might help alleviate the pain, or at least keep it from getting worse. Thanks!
posted by bjork24
on Jun 19, 2008 -
3 answers
I went to see my doctor yesterday for a running injury (IT band). He says that basically I'm fit but that I have the "flexibility of a two-by-four". He wants me to do a stretching regimen three times a day — more if possible. He showed me a couple of stretches, but I'd like to do more. Can you recommend any good individual stretches or stretching routines, especially for a novice runner (and especially for one having trouble with his IT band)? YouTube clips a HUGE plus. Yoga's fine, but there's now way in hell I can do the
pigeon pose (I have the flexibility of a two-by-four, remember?).
posted by jdroth
on Jun 17, 2008 -
18 answers
My own private gas crisis. Looking for a couple of simple stretches I can do.
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posted by loiseau
on Jun 12, 2008 -
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I put my hands behind my head a lot. I haven't always done it, and I don't like it. How can I stop?
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posted by SuperNova
on Nov 9, 2005 -
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