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A deficiency, injury, or weakness in one spinal #stabilizer requires compensatory recruitment of other muscles and altered global movement patterns. This compensatory muscle activation leads to strain and overuse injury, with ongoing problems creating “learned” #dysfunction. http://ow.ly/i/z2lqS

The muscles that support your spine can be thought of as a “canister”. The front and sides of the canister are formed by your abdominal and rib muscles. The back of the canister includes those muscles attached to your spine. The bottom of the canister is formed by the muscles of your pelvic floor, while your diaphragm serves as the roof. Together, these muscles control your abdominal pressure and spine stability. In order for your spine to stay healthy, these muscles must be strong and coordinated- thereby, reducing strain on its tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. You should not have to focus on core stability – this should happen automatically from the subconscious control from your brain.

There are lots of reasons why your core muscles have become weak. Spinal instability may the result of an accident, injury, prolonged illness, or pregnancy. Sometimes, you may have overdeveloped the wrong muscles or “learned” bad movements. This weakness in one of your spinal stabilizers requires that one or more of the others work harder – leading to strain or overuse injury. Ongoing problems create a self-perpetuating cycle of “learned” dysfunction. A lack of spinal stability causes back pain but is also associated with problems throughout the body, including chronic groin pain, knee sprains, and shoulder problems.

When your core is weak, specific strengthening exercises are required. Your doctor has selected the following exercises to help improve your stability and decrease your chance of injury. It is important to perform these exercises consistently, as repetitive exercises will allow your body to “relearn” to subconsciously move in a safe and coordinated fashion, thereby reducing your risk of injury and improving your comfort and performance. http://ow.ly/i/uGLKC

The timing of your meals play an important role in weight loss. When trying to shed some pounds, be sure to space your meals out enough so that your food has time to digest. Also limit your late night snacking, as food tends to take longer to break down in the body at night when our bodies are at rest. http://ow.ly/i/yOYNL

Musculoskeletal Disorders Common in Diabetics.

A recent study investigated the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among a group of 193 patients with type 2 #diabetes. The researchers found the most common musculoskeletal disorders among the participants were carpal tunnel syndrome, adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, knee pain, and low back #pain. Based on the findings, they note that healthcare providers need to address not only the proper management of diabetes but also musculoskeletal disorders to help improve function and quality of life among those with diabetes mellitus.

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Childhood Fitness Reduces Risk of Adult Metabolic Syndrome.

According to #health experts, nearly one quarter of adults currently suffer from metabolic syndrome, which places them at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 #diabetes. In a new study, investigators found that children with the highest muscular fitness (strength, endurance, and power) at ages 9-15 years had an 80% lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome in adulthood than those with lower #muscular #fitness levels during #childhood.

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, September 2016 http://ow.ly/i/z2kTp

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If your family struggles to eat enough veggies, there are simple and easy ways to sneak them into almost any meal. The American Heart Association suggests the following to increase vegetable intake: shred veggies such as beets, parsnips, and zucchini and add them to pasta, baked goods, or other favorite recipes; substitute cooked, ground mushrooms for about half of the ground meat usually used in food items such as meatballs, meatloaf, or burgers; cook and puree butternut squash, carrots, or sweet potatoes and add to macaroni and cheese; puree your favorite beans into a nutritious dip and serve with whole-grain crackers or baby carrots; and blend a brightly colored, nutritious smoothie with a banana, milk or yogurt, spinach, sweet potatoes, or beets.

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Your nutritional needs change as you age; whats great for a 19 yr old athlete likely won’t work for a 45 yr old weekend warrior or a 74 yr old pensioner. Click the link to get more information on how our needs change as we age and what we can do about it. If you’re needing more information feel free to txt us at 204-800-5060 and we will reply within 12 hours.

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