We rarely think of breathing as an exercise. Breathing is something, what we do automatically all the time, we do not need to think about taking another breath in or actively engage our muscles to breathe out. However, if we want to develop abdominal strength and maintain healthy relationship to our core, the way we …
Cat-cow stretch is usually described as an easy beginners exercise, often recommended for a back pain management to stretch overworked muscles, ease tension and release back pain. In yoga or Pilates, this back stretch is used to warm up and mobilise at the beginning of the session. For me it was always just a quick …
If I should chose one exercise, which helped me to get my abdominal muscles back after pregnancy, it would definitely be deep abdominal activation. After my second pregnancy, I found it nearly impossible to do traditional abdominal exercises like double leg raise, abdominal crunches or even plank without feeling pressure in my lower back and …
I have always been intrigued with the science behind our body, how different parts function, interact and depend on each other and bodies amazing ability to adapt and heal still fascinates me today. After graduating as a physiotherapist I helped many people to recover from pains and musculoskeletal injuries. I quickly learned that most of …
Through evolution nature has designed us for activity, making movement integral part of every function and process within our body. Walking, climbing, bending, twisting, crawling, lifting, manipulating objects and using body to its fullest potential, was essential for the survival of our ancestors. Whilst our way of living has changed, and most of us no …
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