All posts tagged Strength
What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis, commonly known as wear-and-tear, is a condition in which the natural cushioning between joints, the cartilage, becomes worn. When this happens, the bones of the joints rub more closely against one another with less of the shock-absorbing benefits of cartilage. The rubbing results in pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased mobility and, sometimes, the formation of bone spurs.
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Why practice Yoga?
Through the practice of yoga, we become aware of our postural holding patterns, our weaknesses and our imbalances. Some of these things can lead to pain and injury. With awareness, we can learn how to balance the muscular and skeletal systems of the body, create strength and flexibility and correct postural dysfunctions before they become troublesome.
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Is your core strong enough?
Firstly we must start by asking what the core muscles are and what is there function?
They are the muscles of the Lumbar, Hip and abdominal = Core
It can be broken down further into the local muscles ie: the stabilizing muscles
And the global muscles ie: the movement muscles
So why are these muscles so important?
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