On the Back Burner
On the Back Burner
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Beckett's Bad Back Could Get Sox Off on the Wrong Foot
ESPN: Beckett Likely to Miss Red Sox Opener in Japan
"...We're certainly not going to rush him back to pitch a game March 24 if he's not ready." -- 3.11.08, Terry Francona to ESPN's Jayson Stark
Too Little, Too Late: Beckett's Feeling Better
Just a Gut Feeling
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Beckett's Core Muscles Might Be in Better Shape
If He Spent Some Time at API Over the Winter
Men's Health: 6 Reasons You Need Abs
"Since most back pain is related to weak muscles in your trunk, maintaining a strong midsection can help resolve many back issues. The muscles that crisscross your midsection don't function in isolation; they weave through your torso like a spider web, even attaching to your spine.
"When your abdominal muscles are weak, the muscles in your butt (your glutes) and along the backs of your legs (your hamstrings) have to compensate for the work your abs should be doing. The effect, besides promoting bad company morale for the muscles picking up the slack, is that it destabilizes the spine and eventually leads to back pain and strain-or even more serious back problems." -- Men's Health, 6 Reasons You Need Abs
