What is it? Also known as “Dowager’s Hump”, thoracic kyphosis is increased rounding of the upper back. For some people, a thoracic kyphosis may start as a noticeable lump at the base of the neck, and may progress from there. The rounding of the spine causes increased...
Just to be clear, Pilates does not involve any torturing (despite the studio being named the “torture chamber” at times)! So, what is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise system developed in the early 20th century by a man called Joseph Pilates. It is based around...
Before I start my ranting for December, let me first wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As I have gotten older, put my body through a multitude of injuries sometimes out of sheer carelessness and stupidity, I wish I could just replace things...
To begin with let me wish all of you out there a belated but very HAPPY INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY (21st June 2015)! I am writing this article as a tribute to yoga and particularly to one of my favourite asanas. Curious huh??? Don’t worry! You’ll soon know what I’m...
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