This 25-Minute Leg Workout Is Designed For Those With Knee Pain
For someone dealing with unresolved or lingering knee pain, a leg day workout packed with high-impact moves, squats, and lunges can be, well, a little scary. That s because, according to Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS, these exercises often cause discomfort for those with knee issues. Because the majority of workouts include these compound movements, it s hard to find a series that can easily be done if your knees do have ongoing pain, especially if you aren t familiar with the workout or what triggers your symptoms, Dr. Malek added.
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If you were a high school or college athlete, you ve probably got a cringe-worthy memory or two of ice baths. The whole willingly submerge yourself in ice-filled water thing isn t exactly new, but it s not just athletes doing it these days. In recent years, ice baths fanbase has shifted.
In 2019, Zac Efron posted a picture of himself in an ice bath to his Instagram stories. Lady Gaga herself even shared some (predictably glamorous) photos of herself in a chrome, ice-filled tub after rehearsals for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.
Though there s no denying Zac and Gaga s athleticism (you remember her flinging herself from the stadium ceiling at the 2017 Superbowl Halftime Show.), their frigid pastime begs the question: Should you be reaping the benefits of ice baths, whatever they may be, too?
Uncomfortable back pain flare-ups can come out of nowhere and totally ruin your day. While you should get professionally assessed by a doctor if you suffer from back pain often, there are a couple of things that you can do at home to provide temporary relief.
In a recent Instagram post, Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, SCS, explained how focusing on your breathing and lying for a few minutes in varying positions can alleviate different kinds of back pain. Essentially, there are a few movements the lumbar spine can make. It can flex, which means bend forward, extend, which means arch backward, bend at the side, and rotate, Dr. Malek said.
We’re Adding These PT-Approved Mobility Exercises to Our Morning Routine ASAP PopSugar 12/16/2020 How you feel when you wake up can set the tone for your entire day, which is why having a morning wellness routine is so important. And if you are someone who feels stiff and achy the moment you get out of bed, this should include starting your day with some movement, according to Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, SCS.
As Dr. Malek explained in a recent Instagram post, plenty of different factors can lead to soreness in the morning, from something as simple as the firmness of your pillow to more serious issues like inflammation or tendon pain.
How you feel when you wake up can set the tone for your entire day, which is why having a morning wellness routine is so important. And if you are someone who feels stiff and achy the moment you get out of bed, this should include starting your day with some movement, according to Dr. Leada Malek, PT, DPT, SCS.
As Dr. Malek explained in a recent Instagram post, plenty of different factors can lead to soreness in the morning, from something as simple as the firmness of your pillow to more serious issues like inflammation or tendon pain. The body does better with some active movement/stretches, but static stretching can feel good too, she wrote in her caption.