Having found out where the head balances on top of the neck, what next? Our heads are very heavy – the equivalent weight of 4 to 5 litres of water. With this heavy weight on top of the body, it needs to work with us and not against us. If the head hangs down, it […]
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To find where the head balances on the neck, place a finger in the soft dent behind each ear lobe. Imagine a line going between these 2 points. The middle of this line is approximately where the head balances on the neck. It’s often higher than people imagine it to be. The head neck joint […]
Read moreThe final of the rowing men’s coxless four at the Athens 2004 Olympics was so exciting. It needed a photo finish to prove the GB team had won. I remember noticing the posture of the GB rowers at the end of the race – how well their backs looked, considering the enormous effort they’d used. […]
Read moreNow the sunshine has arrived, it’s time to get out in the garden, deal with the slugs and to try to salvage the poor drenched plants and veggies. But take care not to go all out at the cost of your back. Here are some top tips: Weeding and sewing seeds can be done sitting […]
Read moreWatching a long tennis rally at Wimbledon, I suddenly became aware that I was tensing along with every shot. Not only was I tightening my toes for every hit, I was also pressing my tongue against the roof of my mouth and clasping my hands together. It was pretty exhausting just watching! So here are […]
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