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5S #nigglefree Often our wrist flexors & extensors can get quite stressed, resulting in all sorts of problems. Here's a great way to help release the soft tissues that may be resulting in, or intensifying elbow & wrist pain. I am using the Voodoo Floss band to apply compression to the area... From there I am then using a massage/lacrosse ball (Peanut shaped balls work great) to really help to release the tissue & restore all the sliding surfaces. (Note to keep the video time down, I wasn't applying proper tension to the band). This will also help those who struggle to achieve or feel pain in the wrists when in the Front Rack position. #5sfitness #strengthandconditioning #injuryfree #prehab #rehab #gym #macclesfield

5S #nigglefree Muscles in the lower back constantly stiff & causing all sorts of problems? Here's a great release technique to help free up the tissue & get rid of your low back pain! Remember, if the muscles in your lower back are tightening up, the real key is to figure out why?... Potentially there's a Postural Issue/Muscular Imbalance that results in poor mechanics & causes your muscles to "Self Splint" - Essentially tightening up to protect the area. Simple Corrective Exercises can be the key to rectifying your back pain & progressing you to even better performance... Start with your posture & build balanced strength from there. This is often all it takes to rid the majority of people of their back pain... However, we are not talking: "Do a few stretches for a week"... we are saying: "Maintain a daily routine that keeps your low back in good health... Lifelong!" (Might just be a few daily stretches or just ensuring you maintain good posture whilst standing & sitting). Even if there has been serious trauma to the spine that will result in lifelong problems... Its key to strengthen & balance the muscles that support the area! #5sfitness #strengthandconditioning #packpain #injuryfree #prehab #rehab #gym #macclesfield

5S #nigglefree Dull ache in the buttock, pain down the legs (Sciatica), reduced range of motion in hip & pain when climbing stairs or sitting for long periods? The problem could be the Piriformis... When the Piriformis is in poor condition, it can cause all sorts of problems in the low back area & can often irritate the Sciatic Nerve, causing the infamous Sciatica. A great release technique is to use a massage/lacrosse ball to free up the soft tissue prior to stretching - Figure four/pigeon stretch (Hold these for 2 minutes - Each side). Ensure you don't smash the tissue to pieces or work into the sciatic notch as this will simply irritate the area. #5sfitness #stengthandconditioning #backpain #sciatica #injuryfree #prehab #rehab #gym #macclesfield

5S #nigglefree Next part in the Hip Pinching series... This Stretch is really going to help to release the Hip Flexors, which will not only have a positive impact on your squat... But also on any Low Back Pain you might be feeling as a result of shear caused by the Psoas muscles pulling on the Lumbar Spine. To really facilitate tissue change we need to be holding these positions for atleast 2 minutes... Fit it in & get it done! (You dont have to use a resistance band). #5sfitness #strengthandconditioning #injuryfree #prehab #rehab #gym #macclesfield

5s #nigglefree Feel a sharp stabbing pain in your hips when you squat? - "Hip Pinching". Today's video will be showing you how to use a resistance band to really increase the stretch on the Glutes & Piriformis & free up the hip joint (Next video will be working on the Hip Flexors). Proper hip function is pivotal for optimising performance & normal, pain free day to day activity... The ability to produce maximal force through violent extension of the hips is arguably the most important physical attribute of elite level athletes! #5sfitness #strengthandconditioning #injuryfree #prehab #rehab #gym #macclesfield

5S #nigglefree Elbow Pain? Tennis Elbow/Golfers Elbow/Fighters Elbow... Free up all the soft tissues above and below & you will feel relief! Here's a great stretch for the Triceps, really hits the Long Head & gets into the Lats too. If you want to really cause a tissue change & release the muscle... You want to be holding these stretches for at least 2 minutes at a time (Always work both sides). This is also a great stretch for those that struggle to get in the Rack position for the Front Squat & Cleans. #5sfitness #strengthandconditioning #injuryfree #prehab #rehab #gym #macclesfield