Meanings for Memory
How did you learn for exams? Many of us were taught to rote learn. To write things out over and over and over again until it ‘stuck’. But is this a good way to remember things? Experiments have shown that things that mean something to a person (things that they understand) are much easier to remember than things that don’t. Learn more here.
Erector Spinae - The key to stabilising our spine
The erector spinae muscles are deep back muscles that surrounds your spine. Together they straighten your back, pull your head back, and arch your back backward. They become tight because they are compensating for another muscle and can cause lower back pain. Here are some mobility exercises and yoga poses which can help.
Why do we remember some things but not others? - The Importance of Memory
We have seen how important memory is. It affects every part of our lives. We have seen that each type of memory has its strengths and weaknesses. How can we use this knowledge to our advantage? In the coming weeks we will look at how to improve our memory or more accurately how to make best use of our memory. We will start with some basic fundamentals behind most strategies to improve memory.
Take a Hike – Not an insult but great advice for the mind and body
While take a hike is often used as a slightly nicer way of saying “f*#k off”, it is actually very good advice for both our mind and body. It helps to strengthen your heart, improve balance, reduce stress, increase creativity and make you smarter. Why not take a hike today?
Pelvic Tilt - A great dance move but also a source of back pain
The next few week at Tight Muscle Tuesday, we will be looking at the muscles that support our pelvis. The pelvis is a basin-shaped group of bones that connects the back and legs. It consists of paired hip bones which connect at the front and back. When the muscles that support our pelvis are tight, it can cause the pelvis to tilt leading to instability, poor posture and back pain.