Lumbar Canal Stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal in the lower back becomes narrowed, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This can lead to symptoms such as lower back pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs, especially when walking or standing for long periods. It commonly affects older adults due…
Introduction Kegel exercises are easy contract-and-release movements that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. Originally developed to help women with urinary incontinence, Kegels are also beneficial for men and can improve bladder control and sexual health. Urine spills and inadvertent gas or feces leaks can be avoided by strengthening…
Disc bulge, also known as a herniated or slipped disc, can cause lower back pain, stiffness, and nerve irritation. Specific physiotherapy exercises can help reduce pressure on the disc, relieve pain, and improve mobility. These exercises focus on spinal extension, core stability, and gentle stretching to support healing and prevent further injury. Researchers think that…
What’s a Plank? Plank is a core-strengthening exercise that engages the abdominal muscles, back, and shoulders. It improves stability, posture, and endurance by holding a straight-body position on forearms or hands. Adjusting on toes and lower arms while keeping the rest of your body off the ground is part of a plank. In addition to…
When you have scoliosis, your spine curves from side to side. This is not the normal front-to-back curvature of your body. Usually moderate and symptomless, it might result in incorrect posture and back pain. What is scoliosis? Your spine’s abnormal side-to-side curving is known as scoliosis. There is a small forward and backward bend to…
What is Aerobic Exercise? Aerobic exercise is one kind of physical activity that activates the large muscle groups in your body. These kinds of exercises are usually rhythmic and repetitive. You have control over how hard your body works during this type of exercise, or how intense your workout is. Your heart rate and oxygen…
Bicycle crunches are a popular abdominal exercise that targets the rectus abdominis (the “six-pack” muscles) and the obliques (the muscles on the sides of your abdomen). This exercise is effective for building core strength and improving overall stability. Here’s how to perform bicycle crunches. The bicycle crunch that was explained is an ideal choice if you…
Crunches are a strengthening exercise that strengthens the abdominal muscles. They involve lifting the upper body while keeping the lower back on the floor, engaging the abs to build strength and endurance. Variations can adjust the intensity for different fitness levels. The six-pack muscle that runs down the front of the torso, the rectus abdominis,…
Push-ups are a fundamental bodyweight exercise that strengthens the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. They involve lowering and raising the body using arm strength while maintaining a straight posture. You can perform the push-up as a strength training, circuit training, or bodyweight exercise. Variations can increase or decrease difficulty, making them suitable for all fitness…
The Bird Dog exercise is a core and stability workout that strengthens the lower back, abdominals, and glutes. It involves extending one arm and the opposite leg while maintaining balance on hands and knees, promoting coordination and spinal alignment. You can incorporate the bird dog exercise into practically any core strength-training program because it only…
