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...will have none of Alexeyev's flattering words this time. But Alexeyev is in no position to trouble other opponents; he has problems of his own. He has lost some of the flexibility of the spine required in the snatch, in which a man must bend deep and sweep the bar overhead in a single, flowing motion. He also seems slower today, getting under the bar late and, sometimes, not getting there at all. He starts to sweat profusely as he warms up, a bad sign that does not go unnoticed. He looks fine trying the clean and jerk...
...severity of Detroit's auto depression was dramatically underscored last week. Mighty General Motors, which usually slides past industry slumps like a Cadillac Eldorado cruising around a minor bend in the road, reported a stunning second-quarter loss of $412 million. Overall this year, the company is expected to lose money for the first time since...
...outer structure of the arch can be felt by touching the back). In the normal, healthy back, the facets of one vertebra line up precisely with those of adjoining vertebrae, creating smoothly functioning facet joints. But sometimes a facet dislocates; all it may take is a sudden twist or bend. The bone may begin to press on the tiny nerves that run to it from the spinal cord. Like a herniated disc, facet-joint syndrome can be accompanied by severe pain...
When picking up or lifting things, do not bend from the waist. Squat, keeping the back straight. That reduces pressure on the lumbar area, site of most backaches...
Poor sleep posture is a sure invitation to backaches. Use a firm mattress. Lie on the side with a bend to the knees. Avoid lying on the belly, a position that increases the spine's lumbar curve, causing that familiar sagging called swayback...