• On the other hand, the physical intent of a rigorous yoga practice is to train the body, by adding strength, flexibility and teaching correct ergonomics of moving/sitting/standing, for the purpose of eliminating the underlying cause of pain, as well as for the purpose of enhanced muscle/organ/joint operation. (jazztbone.com)
  • First, the connecting tissue between all of the bones and muscles in the pelvis begin to lose flexibility and strength, and all of the bones, joints, cartilage, tendons and muscles that comprise the pelvis begin to collapse inward and crowd together. (jazztbone.com)
  • The back muscles, which are completely inferior to the hips in terms of strength and suppleness, cannot begin to carry the load. (jazztbone.com)
  • General weakness occurs due to loss of physical or muscle strength, which can be caused by doing too much physical activity like a long trek. (sexylife.org)
  • We have also noticed a small improvement in her muscle strength since she has been on the machine, presumably because she is conserving her energy by not exerting herself so much to breathe. (atypicalmiracle.com)
  • Vincristine takes a big toll on muscle strength and since her respiratory status is so weak and her diaphragm muscles so puny right now, we held off. (atypicalmiracle.com)
  • Protein's primary function is building, maintaining and repairing muscle. (elizabethpattalis.com)
  • As with Alexander Technique, a practice used by many musicians, a general description of what yoga can do is to create space and flexibility in regions of the body, relieving chronic pain, increasing circulation, balancing imbalanced muscle groups and generally improving body position and function. (jazztbone.com)
  • Vascular weakness must be interpreted in function of the part of the body where it takes place. (flowsandforms.com)