The adductor Magnus muscle is the largest muscle on the inside of the thigh. It originates on the pubis and ischial tuberosity, and inserts on the femur. It acts on the hip joint causing addiction. The anterior fibres also help flex the hip while the posterior fibres assist in hip extension. Trigger points are common in this muscle in athletes such as hockey and soccer players. When trigger points develop they refer pain into the anterior inner thigh. Trigger points in the upper portion of the muscle refer pain deep within the pelvis. 
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Chiropractic and Headaches
Yet another study has found that chiropractic care helps headache sufferers: Spinal manipulation seems to have a significant positive effect in reducing hours with headache and intensity of headache and analgesic consumption in cases of cervicogenic headache.
Nilsson N, Christensen HW, Hartvigsen J. “The Effect of Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache.” Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeautics, Volume 20, Number 5, June 1998, Pages 326-330.
When Should I get A New Mattress?
The age and quality of your mattress have a major impact on how you feel. A worn-out mattress can certainly contribute to back and neck problems. Most experts agree that traditional mattresses should be replaced every 5-8 years.
Should Women Lift Weights?
Of course they should.
Women are often afraid to lift weights for fear they will look too “bulky”, but actually
that’s not what happens.
Women can and should do weight lifting exercises if they want to shed body fat and achieve a toned physique. Strength training 30 to 40 minutes twice a week for 4 months, could increase an average woman’s resting metabolism by 100 calories a day, meaning you’ll be burning calories even when you’re not exercising. Weight training will also improve bone density, overall strength, fitness and is a great stress reducer.
Anyone telling a woman she shouldn’t lift weights because she’ll get “Too bulky and look like a man” has no idea what they’re talking about. Period.
A horrible event to wake up to.
My friends and I have spent countless hours on buses zigzagging from one small town to the next as part of Jr. hockey teams. This tragedy hits hard as a result. I can’t shake the image of a team full of guys, on their way to battle a rival in the playoffs, relaxing, shooting the shit, chirping each other about last game, talking girls and the NHL when the unthinkable happens.
These guys were and are hockey guys.
Hockey guys are a different breed. Tough, loyal, hardworking and a joy to be around. The men who have had the biggest influence on me are hockey guys. My Dad, Trigger, Pop, countless coaches and teammates. My son is a hockey guy, my best friends are hockey guys.
As hockey parents we imagine sending our sons away to ride these buses. Imagine them chasing their dreams as we did before them. We hope they’ll be safe, make life long friendships and become men along the way. That was taken from the Broncos last night and it breaks my heart.
These hockey guys need our help now. Their families, friends, billets and fans need our help. I don’t have a big following or a pulpit through which to bring attention to what happened. Many others do and are making the world aware of the tragedy that Humboldt and all of the hockey world woke up to. What I do have is a cheque book and I’ll use that to help how I can.
If you’re a prayer guy, please pray for these kids and all who know them. If not, save a spot to think of them today. If you’re able, please try and support them financially a little bit to help them through this unthinkable time in their lives.
The High Ankle Sprain (Don’t Let This Happen To You. These SUCK.)
Your lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) are held together at the ankle by a group of soft tissues and ligaments called the “syndesmosis”. This connection prevents excessive spreading of these bones during normal activity, but injuries can cause these ligaments to be stretched or torn. This problem is called a “syndesmotic ankle sprain” or “high ankle sprain”. High ankle sprains often occur during contact sports (like football, hockey, and soccer) when your foot is planted while the rest of your body shifts forward and turns inward. High ankle sprains are much less common than other types of ankle sprains.
The pain of a high ankle sprain starts just above your ankle and runs up your shin. Interestingly, the “length” of pain correlates very closely to your severity of injury. Standing and walking is usually uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable. Bringing your toes toward your shin or rotating your foot outward will likely increase your pain. Significant bruising or swelling is possible. Be sure to tell your doctor if you notice numbness, tingling, or coldness in your foot.
Ankles that have suffered a complete separation usually require surgery, since they will have lost the ability to push off, propel, and cut. Most other stable sprains will respond to conservative care, like the type provided in this office. It is important to recognize that high ankle sprains heal more slowly than other types of ankle sprains. The average recovery time for a syndesmotic sprain is between two and seven weeks but some injuries may require up to four months away from your sport. You may need to wear a boot or avoid weight bearing for a period of time. Ice may help to limit swelling initially, and the home exercises described below are an important part of your recovery.
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