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The importance of comfortable bodybuilding apparel cannot be stressed enough. They should allow total freedom of movement, agility and free flow of effort so as not to constrain one during the rigorous bodybuilding activities. They should be loose to allow ease in motion and comfortably fitting.
Bodybuilders have a tendency to wear tightly fitting wear that accentuates their well built physique. However this can potentially do more harm than good. It constricts the free flow of blood under the skin, cutting off blood supply to various body parts. It also interferes with the normal sweating process preventing the cooling off of the body and the removal of harmful toxins. Also due to the restriction in movement one uses more effort than is necessary leaving one fatigued, tired and less work out than they think they have.
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Q: I have had low back and left leg pain for the past week and a half after feeling something give during a leg and back workout. Someone said that I may have sciatica. What is it and how can I find relief?
A: The main thing is, stop doing everything heavy in your routine until you check it out. That is first... stop doing squats, deadlifts and other heavy workouts for legs and back. The fact that you are naming ONE leg over another and low back pain, means that you are probably suffering from some pull or strain to the sciatic nerve. Ice, rest and do gentle stretches to remain supple and keep from locking up. Ice is crucial. Nerve flushing can rid your body of the pain, but so can stretching and chiropractic adjustment. Keep that ...Posted in: Q&A | | Comments (0)

