Research shows 8 out of 10 of us will be affected by back pain. Maybe you already have? There are a lot of myths out there and I have heard some doozies over my career. Back pain does not have to be debilitating, medication dependent or life changing. Take a moment to learn what the […]
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Last blog I talked about the non-science. This time, the science behind sport compression sleeves and socks. You’ve seen them, distance runners, professional athletes and perhaps, even me, an adventure racer, wearing them. Why, you ask? Benefit Performance When you wear compression, studies show that the walls of your arteries dilate, which increases the amount […]
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Long distance and marathon runners have been wearing sport compression socks and sleeves for years. I am neither of those, but I do enjoy Adventure Racing (bike/paddle/trek) which can range from 4-24 hours of fun in all sorts of terrain and conditions. The makers of these products tout the performance benefits of compression technology, but […]
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