Spinal Disc Injuries
A spinal disc is the soft pad positioned in between each of the vertebrae of the spine. The vertebral disc acts as a spacer, shock...
Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and...
The Spine
The spine is the core of our body and in yoga we often refer to ‘our centre’ Anatomy The spine is made up of stacks of short round bones...
The Pelvis
Located in the lower torso, the pelvis is a strong group of bones that protects the delicate organs of this pelvic area and also has...
Psoas Muscles
These are muscles of the loins that aid in flexing and rotating the thigh Location: Psoas are one of the muscle groups around the hip...
The Deep Six Lateral Rotator Muscles
The lateral rotator group is a group of six small muscles of the hip which all externally (laterally) rotate the femur in the hip joint....
Glute Muscles
The gluteal muscles are a group of muscles which make up the buttocks Location: Back of the hips, linked to the hip joint. Attach to the...
Adductor Muscles
The adductor muscles of the legs pull the legs toward the midline of the body. Location The front and inside of the thigh Attaches at the...
Hamstrings
The hamstrings are the muscle group at the rear of the upper leg. They are a key for walking and running. Location Back of the thigh The...
Quadricep Muscles
The Quadriceps are the large muscle group at the front of the thigh. The quads are divided into four distinct portions and act to extend...
