Fascia is the thin layer of connective tissue that encases your body under your skin and actually wraps itself around every muscle, joint and organ. If you have ever cut into a piece of raw chicken or steak and see that thin, white, filmy layer then you have seen fascia. While fascia is incredibly malleable and thin, it is also largely responsible for the shape of our bodies. Fascia can also store toxins and apparently when orthopaedic surgeons cut through the thickened fasci

A few years ago my pelvis had a noticeable posterior tilt, which in turn gave me a dull ache in my lumbar spine. Whilst training to be a Pilates I discovered that I could correct this tilt, therefore ending my very uncomfortable ache. So have a go at identifying and correcting your pelvic tilt and you could very well end your lower back pain forever. The constant stress added to your lower back joints, lumbar discs, and lower back and pelvic muscles can often be traced to a t

It can often seem like there are two kinds of people in the world – flexible people and those who… well, aren’t. This distinction seems especially noticeable when you fall into the “not flexible” camp. So what’s the deal? What are the causes of tight hamstrings? How can I improve my flexibility? There’s a few factors that contribute to a lack of hamstring flexibility, such as: Truly tight hamstrings Prior injuries Decreased back/pelvis mobility Overwork Improper training So l