What is Kurmasana? Kurmasana gets its term from the Sanskrit word ‘Kurma’ means turtle or tortoise and ‘asana’ means posture or pose. It is a seating forward bending pose. Kurmasana is one of the core postures known to have more benefits for the human body. The health benefits of Tortoise pose can be maximized when…
What is Tibialis posterior muscle? The muscle in the posterior aspect of the leg that is the most central and deepest is the Tibialis posterior. It is part of the deep group of muscles in the leg’s posterior compartment, along with the popliteus, flexor hallucis longus, and flexor digitorum longus. The tibia, fibula, and interosseous…
What is Tulasana? Tulasana, also known as the Scale Pose or Lifted Lotus Pose, is a yoga asana that involves lifting the entire body off the ground with the help of the arms. The Tulasana has emanated from two terms “Tula” and ” asana”. Here the term “Tula” stands for scale and the term asana…
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves in the lower back. This can cause pain, numbness, weakness, and other symptoms in the legs, buttocks, and lower back. Lumbar Spinal stenosis occurs when the area inside the lower backbone is too short. This…
What is Flexor hallucis longus muscle? The flexor hallucis longus muscle is a muscle located in the deep posterior compartment of the leg. It originates from the posterior surface of the fibula and interosseous membrane, and courses along the back of the leg and ankle before inserting into the distal phalanx of the great toe….
Introduction The suboccipital nerve is also referred to as the dorsal ramus of the first cervical nerve since it arises from the posterior/dorsal ramus of the first cervical spinal nerve (C1). The suboccipital nerve runs to the posterior neck region from its origin. This nerve follows the vertebral artery along its route, which is why…
What is the Flexor digitorum longus muscle? The flexor digitorum longus muscle is a long, thin muscle located in the deep posterior compartment of the leg, along with the tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis longus, and popliteus muscles. It originates from the posterior surface of the tibia, just below the knee joint, and from the interosseous…
What is a Laminectomy? Pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots can bring pain and numbness or tingling in the arms and legs. In the lower reverse (lumbar region) pressure on the nerve roots can lead to affection walking and problems with bowel and bladder function. Laminectomy might be an option to help relieve…
What is Muscle Weakness? Lack of exercise, aging, muscular damage, or pregnancy is the most prevalent causes of muscle weakness. It also chronic illnesses like diabetes or heart disease. Numerous additional conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, depression, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome, are also candidates as causes. Why do my muscles feel weak? A basic…
What is Tittibhasana? Tittibhasana is an arm-balancing pose that requires strength and endurance. The word from the Sanskrit Tittibha, meaning “Fly” or “insect,” and asana, meaning “pose.” Tittibhasana is a progressive level arm balance posture that requires strong core muscles, and flexible hamstrings. Firefly Pose forms part of the Ashtanga Primary Series and the practice…
