The 48 plus ailment specific sequence is a simple low impact formula for preventive healthcare – it factors in knee bending stretches for arthritis (of the knees); chest openers for asthma prevention; lower abdominal massage for constipation; stimulating pancreatic function in upper abdominal area to help delay diabetes; moving into stillness that stops erratic rush of blood-to-brain to avoid hypertension; strengthening lower back muscles through spinal flexions to help prevent lumbago; postures that involve anal sphincter control to avoid piles; and stretches that soothe the back of the thighs to help prevent sciatic pain.
