What is Disc Herniation? A herniated disk is also known as slipped disc, prolapsed disc, or ruptured disc. It refers to an issue with one of the jelly-like cushions (disks) that sit between your spinal bone. Disc herniation occurs when the disc gets squeezed out of its normal position and bulges outward, beyond the edge…
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What are the Core Muscles? Rectus abdominis: Front abdominal muscles. Internal & external obliques: Side of your trunk muscles Erector spinae, multifidus and Quadratus Lumborum: Muscle located between your spine bone and run along your spine & 5. Gluteus muscle: Buttock muscle Your core also includes transverse abdominis, hip muscle, diaphragm, and pelvic floor muscles….
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Besides, there’re a lot of research have been done on rats and mice, but the results are promising for humans, too. Potential benefits included lower BMI, reduced odds of diabetes and boost to brain health. Exercise that Can Do during Pregnancy Low impact aerobics Kegel exercise (Pelvic floor muscle exercise) Swimming Brisk walking Indoor stationary…
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It is known by many as hunchback, roundback, humpback, or dowager’s hump. They are all essentially the same condition. It is a condition where there is excessive curvature int he upper back. In medical terms, this is called thoracic hyperkyphosis or kyphosis. Though hunchback is quite often postural in origin, it can also be caused…
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Many of my friends, most of whom are around 30 years of age, have suffered from an episode or 2 of back pain. In fact, the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore estimates that 60-90% of people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.What is even more worrying, the statistics show that 65%…
A lot of times we see patients that are suffering from pains and problems with relation to their pelvic health. However, these patients have been referred usually by a doctor as they were unaware that physiotherapy could help. In this blog, we discuss the importance of physiotherapy post-pregnancy through the type of problems you can…
Lower back pain is one of the problems that plague many of us. Some people may think it is something to do with your posture or sitting down for too long. However, a less thought about factor could be you’re breathing pattern instead. In this article we are going to look into it. What has…
Ladies love heels as they represent beauty, sexiness and feminine. However, beauty sometimes means pain too! Your feet and legs will be sore and your back maybe even hurts too right? This is because high heels are an extremely common cause of back pain. Let’s find out how it affects our body and how to…
Sports bra seems to be a trend among all the women, no matter if you are going for your exercise routine or coffee dates. As a rehab Pilates therapist, I always encounter my clients complaining their sports bras pinches and pokes on their shoulders and back. So, is the sports bra really killing your back?…