What gets air into and out of our lungs?
You’ve probably never given it a thought, but the answer may seem as obvious as breathing in and out. But except for those rare occasions when we consciously regulate our breathing pattern, we do not decide when to inhale and when to exhale. And even when we… continue reading »Our big breathing muscle.
What gets air into and out of our lungs?
You’ve probably never given it a thought, but the answer may seem as obvious as breathing in and out. But except for those rare occasions when we consciously regulate our breathing pattern, we do not decide when to inhale and when to exhale. And even when we… continue reading »Back to Front Thinking
How many of you take your sport and exercise very seriously and have a regular fitness training regime?
If so, do you also spend adequate time stretching the muscles you specifically exercise?
The answer should be a definite “yes.”
But whether you’re a fitness fanatic, an armchair sportsman, or if normal day to day activity is your only… continue reading »
Posture. How do you stand with it?
Muscles enable us to move, contribute to our shape, maintain posture and produce heat as well as helping us to breathe, digest food, circulate blood and perform invariable other body functions. Approximately 40-50% of body mass is made up of muscle tissue.
Posture is the bearing in which you hold your body plumb when you are… continue reading »Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome is an extremely painful condition characterised by pain and stiffness of the shoulder and has the medical profession stumped.
There’s lots of theories about the cause and pain killers are prescribed by the bucket load, but from my experience, nothing works. If there was a medicinal cure for Frozen Shoulders, the chemist… continue reading »The Shoulder Girdle.
The Shoulder Girdle.
The shoulder girdle consists of a whole bunch of bony joints and muscles that connect the upper limbs to the rest of the skeleton and provide an impressive range of movement.
The three bones which form the Shoulder Girdle are the Scapula, the Clavicle, and the Humerus, and the most important feature of the… continue reading »Muscles of the Trunk
On the back of the body, the trunk muscles are built in layers, and as a group they help stabilise the trunk and protect to the spinal cord. They hold the body upright while extending and rotating the neck and trunk. The many muscles throughout the back are named because of the actions they perform…… continue reading »Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
The Lymphatic or “Lymph” System is the garbage disposal system of the body. It is often referred to as the “second circulatory system” and flows throughout the entire body.
The Lymphatic System is a major part of the immune system. It is through the Lymphatic System that toxic substances are expelled the body through the bloodstream.
Trained… continue reading »Stretching and Fitness
Everywhere you look, people are out walking, jogging, cycling, playing touch or tennis or swimming and squash. But what are their aspirations?
Why this relatively sudden interest in fitness?
Recent studies have shown that active people lead fuller lives. They have more stamina, resist illness and stay trim. They also seem to have more… continue reading »Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
When muscles feel knotted, tense or damaged a Deep Tissue can provided a soothing treatment either applying it shallow or deep. It can be gentle or harder.
Deep Tissue (Remedial) Massage concentrates on the deeper layers of muscle tissue releasing the persistent forms of tension in the body through purposeful strokes and deep pressure… continue reading »Shoulder Joint Muscles.
Shoulder Joint Muscles.
The shoulder joint is one of the body’s most flexible and allows the arm to be positioned and moved in just about any direction.
The Shoulder Joint also allows the arm to be rotated inward (internal rotation) or outward (external rotation) to help put the bent forearm in a favorable position to perform a… continue reading »
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