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Does ‘Text neck’ Cause Neck Pain?

November 27, 2023 Andrew McGonigle

Forward Head Position (FHP), commonly known as ‘text-neck’, is often cited as being one of the leading causes of neck pain but the little research that has explored this topic is inconclusive.

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In Myth or Fact?, Anatomy Tags text neck, neck pain
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Is it Bad to Take Your Knee Beyond Your Ankle in Warrior?

November 10, 2023 Andrew McGonigle

Your brain and nervous system are hardwired at a primal level to be constantly on the lookout for anything that is perceived to be threatening. That threat may come in the form of an injury, what you read online about the human body, or in the words that your yoga teachers use.

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In Asana, Anatomy Tags nocebo, placebo, knee alignment
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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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