The rotator cuff is a group of muscles which surround the shoulder joint and help keep your upper arm (the humerus) firmly attached to the shoulder socket. These muscles are small, but strong and powerful – and incredibly important! The rotator cuff muscles also help with abduction, which is moving the arm away from the […]
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Resistance bands are great pieces of equipment to add resistance to exercises. They are light weight, compact and can be used in many ways! For some examples of exercises using a resistance band, click here! Seated scaption hold: This is a great exercise for the shoulder and core muscles! Begin seated on the edge of
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Let’s face it. Sit-ups are not the best “core exercise” for everyone let alone for anyone. We often get asked about the best exercises to strengthen the “core” so, without further ado, here are the top 5 exercises that are appropriate for seniors and some ways to make them easier or harder: Reverse lowers A
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While there are many causes of neck pain and tension, lets explore the relationship between an often forgotten shoulder muscle and it’s role in relation to the neck. The shoulder muscle in question is called the serratus anterior muscle – also known as the chicken wing muscle. Like most anatomical names, it its name has
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Our hip flexors muscles are one of those muscles that always seems to get the blame for something wrong. Hip pain and back pain are commonly attributed to tight hip flexors. But are those ever-important muscles in the hip always the naughty child or could it be that they are in fact the victims that
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We have previously explored the impact of posture of many of the body’s systems throughout our blogs. What we haven’t discussed yet is the effect of posture on mood and it’s implications. Impact on energy levels and mood The impacts of posture on mood have been explored throughout various studies. One study published in 2009
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You may have heard that poor neck posture is commonly associated with pain, headaches and stiffness, however did you know that it can be linked to your heart health? A study published earlier this year was the first of it’s kind on this topic and the results of the study add further weight to the
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Having good posture and correct technique is something that most people think about while they are exercising. What is often not considered is the posture that you adopt in between exercises or even in between sets of the same exercise. Instinctively many people return to slouching, however this can lead to damage and increase your
Posture is ALWAYS important Read More »
Let’s face it back pain is extremely common – in fact the statistics report that around 70% of people experience at least one episode of lower back pain throughout their life. Many people who have experienced an episode of back pain have undoubtedly wondered how long their back pain will persist for and if it will ever go away completely! Let’s explore what we know from the
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When we experience a sore back or neck, we often try to tie it to something we have done that may be either out of the ordinary or excessive such as lifting a heavy pot or walking for longer than normal. Sometimes this may be correct, however there are some commonly neglected little habits that we
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