Causes of antalgic list or lean Antalgic list or lean is often associated with lower back pain, although it can also be associated with middle or upper back pain and even with neck pain, causing an overall antalgic posture.  The most common cause of this condition is due to a muscle spasm and may disappear [...]

What do you need to do to lose weight? Want to learn how to lose belly fat? But we all know what we need to do to lose weight whether it's on our belly, bum, arms or legs, right?  Surely I do not need to spell it out?  Just watch your caloric intake and caloric [...]

Cyclist at dusk - Photographer: Sayan Nath Is cycling the best exercise for you? The question is, are you limited in the amount or type of exercise you can do?  If so, read on... Let's look at other forms of exercise that you'll typically find in a decent sized gym. Rowing Machine Great all body workout [...]

The human spine The human spine is arranged into three natural curves: 1) The neck region, or cervical spine, made up of 7 vertebrae - where the vertebrae curve forward. 2) The trunk region, or thoracic spine, made up of 12 vertebrae - where the vertebral column curves backward, and to which the ribs attach. 3) The [...]

Why are we bothering to discuss how to relieve lower back pain?  Because I can assure you, having lower back pain is no fun.  It limits you and stops you from living an active lifestyle.  A quick glance at the following demographics will answer that question!  Let's put it this way: You are not alone in [...]

I never used to diet or exercise, having been blessed with a naturally skinny figure - now all that has changed - the power of Ayurveda and exercise for my chronic lung condition is not lost on me.  If I steer away from my Ayurveda herbs and diet, or if I don't exercise most days [...]

What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia has several names and acronyms (TN or TGN) - it can be known as tic douloureux or, due to the excruciating pain, 'the suicide disease'.  It is believed to be the most painful condition known to man.  TN is a very painful disorder of the trigeminal nerve, the largest of the cranial nerves, of which [...]

Back strengthening exercises and core stability exercises - why are they so important? There have been many times I have wished my lower back was stronger!  If only I had listened to the Physios and done those twice daily back strengthening exercises!  If you're taking the time to read this article, I imagine you are [...]