[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Muscle Lumbar (low-back) Paraspinals, Thoracolumbar Fascia Frequency&Duration 1-2 Minutes, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility! These muscles are often overstretched when we sit in the “flexed” position. If we sit in the “extended” position these muscles often stiffen up so foam-rolling this muscle group...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hey Gamers, I’m writing this to set the record straight. A lot of us do not understand how exercise, posture, stretching, breaks all fit into the puzzle of gaming health and I want to make it as clear as possible for everyone. As I have said many...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Treating Your Injuries - Ice, Heat, Massage and more When it comes to injuries in gaming, there’s a lot of confusion as to how to prevent and manage issues in the short term. This is a by-no-means-comprehensive guide to when to use various interventions to address...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Help! I Need Somebody (Not Just Anybody) There are two general situations where it’s worth seeking outside help. First, when you’ve tried conservative self-management techniques and they’ve failed. Second, when your injury is too significant to manage on your own. In the first situation, there’s the assumption that...
Yesterday, we went over stretches and exercises you can do without ever leaving your chair. Today’s piece will go over what you can do with a bit of a longer break. Option 1: Go for a walk! Either around the outside of Key Arena or around...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to the first of a week-long burst of Dota articles on 1HP Gaming! For those of us watching The International, either at Key Arena or at home, it’s one of the most entertaining and most exciting times of the year. It’s also the time...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Save Your Hands, Your Back, and Maybe Your Stocks with Stretches When it comes to any video games, ergonomics play an enormous role in preventing injury. For your standard PC gamers, an ergonomic setup is a little bit more clear: armrests at the same...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to Movement Mondays, where we go over ways to keep mobile without making yourself miserable. Each week, we’ll cover a different topic, from running to weightlifting to dancing to rock climbing. There isn’t only one right way to stay active; the “right way” is whatever meets...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to Movement Mondays, where we go over ways to keep mobile without making yourself miserable. Each week, we’ll cover a different topic, from running to weightlifting to dancing to rock climbing. There isn’t only one right way to stay active; the “right way” is whatever meets...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re new to running, you’re likely also new to how to adequately fuel yourself for running. Good news! Before we move on to the next piece in our Movement Mondays series, we’ve got one more piece of the puzzle when it comes to running:...