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Help your shoulder
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Shoulder joint pain is termed frozen shoulder. Long-term immobility of the shoulder joint is one of the reasons for frozen shoulder, causing severe pain. Here is a simple technique, which induces internal rotation of the shoulder and gives a good stretch for the upper arm, thus helping the troubled shoulder. Method:1. Stand upright with arms to the side of the trunk2. Hold a rope in the right...
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Help your Shoulder   29 May, 2013
The shoulder complex, neck and upper chest face a lot of stress. The stiffness in and around this region can cause discomfort and may hinder normal functioning. Here is a simple posture to provide relief to the region. Method1. Stand two feet away, facing a wall2. Join the heels and the toes, and pull the knee caps3. Lift the navel and chest up4. Raise both arms straight over the head, slightly...
For all seasons   09 May, 2013
With age, the body becomes less flexible and loses balance. However, yoga can be practised at any age by using commonly available supports. Here is a technique to help the back and the legs. The technique also aids rehabilitation.Method:1. Stand against a wall, place a chair to your right.2. Spread legs about 3-4 feet apart, with the right feet turned outward at 90 degrees and the left towards...
Twist, stretch, tone   23 April, 2013
The trunk connects the upper and lower extremities and houses multiple organs. Here is a posture that tones the muscles of the trunk. It uses the connection between the extremities to twist and stretch the torso.Method:1. Sit upright on a chair.2. Lift the right leg and rest the heel on the chair in front.3. Stretch the right heel, pull the knee caps, contract the 
muscles of...
Hip, hip, hurray!   13 March, 2013
The hip joint (ball-and-socket type) allows a wider range of muscular movements than most other joints in the body. The hip region connects the upper and lower portions of the body. Problems in this area tend to radiate and affect other parts. So, it is important to stretch and strengthen the hips. Here is a posture that provides a good stretch for the hips, thighs and the back.Method:1. Keep two...
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