As a coach, I know it can be difficult to get athletes to understand the importance of recovery. Oh, they probably all get it on an intellectual level, but on an emotional level, they often just don’t buy it. They feel like they need to be working to gain improvement, and it’s simply counter-intuitive that Read more…
Six Items for Your Recovery To-Do List
Photobiomodulation (PBM) and Pain Relief
This 2017 study (PDF) studied pain relief via photobiomodulation (PBM) in 49 mice. In order to provide pain relief, the researchers had to induce pain to relieve. So they injected each mouse in the abdomen with a 1% acetic acid solution (a diluted vinegar). This was enough to induce abdominal writhing, which the researchers took Read more…
New Techniques for Managing Fibromyalgia
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Fibromyalgia (fi·bro·my·al·gi·a) is a condition that causes pain all over the body (also referred to as widespread pain), sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress. People with fibromyalgia may be more sensitive to pain than people without fibromyalgia. This is called abnormal pain Read more…
Can Infrared Sauna Promote Cardiovascular Health?
A 2009 Canadian study of infrared sauna found that people suffering from congestive heart failure who were treated with infrared sauna consistently gained relief from it and also enjoyed reduced systolic hypertension. This shows how safe infrared sauna is. But it also suggests that anyone can realize cardiovascular benefits from it. An April 2015 article Read more…
Take a Break from Anxiety with Float Pod
Wikipedia says anxiety is “the subjectively unpleasant feelings of dread over anticipated events.” It is different from fear in that it is focused on threats that are perceived but not immediate, and may not even be real. When it gets intense enough, anxiety can become anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Read more…
Whole-Body Cryotherapy (WBC) Can Heal Muscle Soreness
Are your muscles sore? Probably. In 2003, 15.9% of people aged 15 or older participated in sports. By 2015, that figure was 19.5%. These numbers are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which produced a report on sports participation (link to PDF) in May 2017. The U.S. is changing from a nation of couch Read more…