Get the Basics... Weightlifting does not cause glenoid bone loss. When done properly, weightlifting can actually do a lot of good in helping to prevent glenoid bone loss. After you are 30-years-old, bone mass no longer develops and the focus has to shift to retaining...
Get the Basics... The most common place along the spine for a disc to slip is the lower part of your backbone. Weight training is very beneficial in aiding in the prevention of bulging discs. If you have a herniated disc and are in severe pain, then you need to rest....
Get the Basics... Hemiarthroplasty is the surgical procedure of replacing half of the hip joint. You need to be cleared to lift weights by a doctor before doing any exercise. While there are no specific programs, it is wise to consult a physical therapist as they can...
Get the Basics... Talk to your child’s doctor about any exercise program they participate in. A boy should not start lifting weights before he hits puberty, usually around 12 to 13 years of age. Pre-pubescent boys do not have the amount of natural steroid...
Get the Basics... One of the most common reasons for elbow pain among weightlifters is golfer’s elbow. Arthritis is another very common cause of a sore elbow. There are a few simple steps a person can take to help prevent this sort of pain from ever happening....
Get the Basics... Disc degeneration occurs when the spinal discs fail to get proper hydration and they lose their flexibility. There are two specific types of technique to use when lifting weights: isometric and isotonic. The best way to lift with a disc problem is to...
