Being able to move freely is a crucial aspect of all living beings’ existence; without it, our bodies and minds can suffer terribly. So when we hear the buzzword “functional,” it often conjures up images of throwing medicine balls around…
In this video, we talk about how to effectively stretch both the Psoas Major and Rectus Femoris muscles (without forgetting about the iliacus) in a way that means you can stay in the same position. To get the benefits, hold…
Dear QLWhy do you love creating havoc on spines? Do you know that you cause constant complaints of spasms and discomfort? And often, only on the one side. Is this because one of you misbehaves more than the other? Would you kindly…
First, let us outline what is what. The definition of Contraindication means there may be a risk of worsening a client’s condition if we were to treat them. Contraindications can be split into two categories; localised and systemic. Localised- An…
Knots or Trigger points are areas of hypersensitivity in the fascia and muscle bellies, sometimes caused by bundles of muscle fibres. They feel like tiny knots when you touch them, even though they are not officially referred to as such.…
So, following on from my last post, here we can learn more about some of the basic types of stretches and what they are for: STATIC: Static Stretching is like Ronseal; it does exactly what it says on the tin.…
What’s the difference? Many of us either hear this or mistakenly use the terms interchangeably. And although flexibility is a component of mobility; they are fundamentally different. So, let’s define them. Flexibility: The ability of muscles to lengthen. Mobility: The…