Bone & Muscle Health: Common Diseases & Maintenance

Keeping your muscular and skeletal systems healthy involves a proper diet for gout, low-impact exercise like swimming, and regular stretching. Learn about common bone deterioration diseases and the impact of massage on your muscles.

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Lower Back Pain and Skateboarding

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Adam Cloe

Your back is especially vulnerable to injury while skateboarding because it absorbs much of the impact during falls and landings, and it is also involved in maintaining balance and twisting motions. Lower back pain can stem from different types of injuries and can be prevented by strengthening exercises and stretching.