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Does Foam Rolling Actually Work?

November 6, 2023 Andrew McGonigle

Myofascial release (MFR) has become increasingly popular and widely used since the 1990s but is it actually effective?

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Tags physiology, myofascial release, fascia, foam rolling
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Stimulating the Parasympathetic Nervous System

October 27, 2023 Andrew McGonigle

The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) works in opposition to the sympathetic nervous system to balance, calm, and restore the body. Its effect is often referred to as the rest-and-digest response.

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In Physiology Tags stress response, parasympathetic nervous system, vagus nerve, nervous system
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Is Stress Always a Bad Thing?

October 13, 2023 Andrew McGonigle

While the word stress tends to have a negative connotation, a degree of stress is vital for our everyday functioning and survival.

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In Physiology Tags stress response, parasympathetic nervous system, vagus nerve, nervous system
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Can Our Spinal Discs Actually Slip?

September 11, 2023 Andrew McGonigle

Let’s take a look at the inner workings of our spine and discuss the latest research on this fascinating area.

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In Anatomy, Physiology Tags anatomy, discs, research, spine
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Is Moving Between Internal and External Hip Rotation Bad for the Joint?

August 28, 2023 Andrew McGonigle

My take on this somewhat controversial topic is that many of the correlations that are made between specific hip movements and specific hip pathologies are anecdotal, i.e. based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

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In Myth or Fact?, Anatomy, Asana Tags hip joints, hip labrum
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