Sway back is a postural distortion also known as excessive lordosis. Stand with your back against a wall and your feet about six inches from the wall; if the gap between your lower back and the wall is greater than two inches, you have sway back....
Aerobic training, strength training and flexibility training are the three main kinds of exercise. Aerobic training is characterized by movement of the major muscle groups in a continuous motion with little to no resistance. It helps build lung...
According to the Mayo Clinic, "Good posture minimizes strain on your joints and muscles, which can help prevent aches and pains." However, few people exhibit good posture. Common types of poor posture include lordotic and sway back, in which tight...
Your posture is important in keeping not only your back but your whole body balanced and supported to help prevent unnecessary stress and pain. Good posture protects against injury and provides shock absorption. It is your base of support for...
While most people understand the importance of good posture, few are aware of the negative effects of postural misalignment. Given the interconnection between our bones, joints and muscles, even the slightest deviation from correct alignment can...
Tight or weak muscles in the hips and buttocks, or glutes, have a negative effect on your posture. Ideally, your pelvis should be in a neutral position; if it is tilted to the rear, your back will tend to be overly flat. If your pelvis is tilted...
There are three back muscles that protect the spine and allow movement of the lower back. The extensor muscles attach to the back of the spine and allow lifting and standing. The flexor muscles attach to the front of the spine and are for arching...
Flattening the abdomen and toning the thighs is an art and a science. It requires a sculptor's sense of symmetry, and a scientist's ability to create logical and effective workout sequences. Diet, hydration, aerobic and toning exercise and posture...
Correct postural alignment enhances exercise safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. A well-aligned body maintains the most functional length/tension relationship between muscle groups and facilitates precise and fluid movement patterns. Muscle...
Hitting a golf ball from a level lie can be tough, and it gets harder when the ball comes to rest on a severe downslope. Taking a normal swing without picking the right club can cause a shot that is topped or hit heavy, both of which will come up...
Hitting a golf ball solidly is all about returning the club back to where you started at address--at the back of the ball, with the clubface pointed squarely at the target. When you sway back in the backswing or forward in the downswing, it's...
Although stretching does burn a few more calories than just sitting, it doesn't contribute significantly to weight loss. However, when your hip flexors and lower back muscles are tight, you tend to adopt a pelvis-tilted-forward posture that...
Posture is the base of your support system. It helps you to stand, sit, lie down and participate in physical activity. Good posture protects you against injury and provides shock absorption for the rest of your body. Gravity plays a large role in...
Tension in the thighs causes pain there, and you might experience back pain as a result of the tight muscles pulling on the pelvis. Tight hamstrings on the rear of the thigh are particularly a potential problem for lower back pain, stiffness and...
Learn how acute cerebellar ataxia manifests itself physically so you can identify it in you or your child. Acute cerebellar ataxia is a sudden onset of uncoordinated muscle movement. It usually has the most effect on your trunk area (from your...
When done correctly, push-ups engage the whole body, using muscles in the arms, chest, core, back, hips and legs. Adding push-ups to your exercise routine will help your overall athletic performance because they build significant strength and...
Sore ribs may be the result of an injury, postural problem or fracture. Yoga, which is one of six orthodox traditions of Indian philosophy, involves the practice of asanas, or poses, to improve the health of your body and mind. If you're...
The amount of time you spend in front of a computer, watching television and driving can negatively affect your posture. Specific yoga poses can strengthen the muscles that support good posture. Also, yoga poses focus your attention on your...
Lateral back exercises target the muscles known as the latissimus dorsi or lats. These muscles originate in the lower middle of your back and fan out in the shape of a "V" at the top. Working this muscle will build your back laterally. You can use...
Gradual posture shifts begin as the paraspinal muscles, which are responsible for supporting the spine, become shortened and inflexible in certain places and lengthened and weak in other places. There are many factors that help create postural...
The Pilates method of exercise was developed in Germany in the early 20th century. There has been almost 100 years of research since the original technique was created, but Pilates purists believe that it should still be taught without variation...
Stretching exercises that improve posture will relieve muscle pain and aches, as well as affect your endurance. Standing up straight allows you to breathe deeper and therefore get more oxygen into your bloodstream. Athletic performance also...
Abdominal home exercise equipment manufacturers are persistent. They inundate your spam folder with emails advertising their products, and interrupt your favorite television shows with long infomercials. While some of these machines safely,...
If you've ever watched a gymnast tumble through the air, you've probably wondered how they prevent falls and stick their landings. The answer is balance. Gymnasts spend a lot of time learning skills, practicing and perfecting technique, but in...
A hiking backpack is an essential part of any hiker's gear. You have a variety of options to consider when choosing a hiking backpack. Be sure to try on several backpacks before buying one to find the pack that is most comfortable for you and has...
Jumper's knee, or patellar tendinitis, is an overuse injury of the patellar tendon, which runs between your kneecap and shin bone. This tendon comes under a large amount of stress, especially in people who regularly perform sports that involve...
Correct posture allows for the proper movement and function of your body. Even weight distribution decreases pressure on the joints and decreases excessive strain related to movement. Good posture requires adequate strength and flexibility, as...
Inversion therapy involves hanging upside down or at an angle with your head lower than your feet. The theory behind inversion therapy is that gravity will help realign your body--from your skeletal system to your organs--according to...
The SI joint refers to the sacroiliac articulation, two joints on either side of the sacrum which work to stabilize the pelvis and lower spine. Several tough ligaments hold the SI joint in place and allow it to function as a shock absorber for the...
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