It is surprising to many people to learn that your back muscles are likely not the cause or driver behind back pain. Your brain recognizes that pain is not normal and can go into “protective” mode and the muscles can spasm or not work normally as a result, but they are not often the cause […]
We all know that there isn’t likely one movement or exercise that is appropriate for everyone, but the “sloppy” push up can be helpful for many people. People tend to sit slouched and spend WAY too much time with their spine rounded forward, so this is a nice movement to get out of that, and […]
Thanks for the mention in this article for https://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/ It’s important that every woman who has had a baby learn about a diastasis recti and gets checked to see if they have one. There’s much that can be done to help minimize a DR, but we need to keep this conversation going so women can learn […]
This is Part 2 out of 5 short videos on Your Journey to a Better Back, and we’re speaking about the importance of movement– it doesn’t have to be a new sport or formalized program at the gym. Here we list various strategies that one can easily incorporate at work.
Here is Part 1 of 5 short videos on “Your Journey to a Better Back.” We’re starting with how to sit properly using a lumbar support– that is key to helping back pain!
Sitting posture is key! We all know it’s not a great thing for the body to sit for many hours every day, so at least have most of that time with minimal stressors on your body. Sit with a supplemental lumbar support so that your spine can easily maintain the natural inward curve in the […]
If you’re thinking that you’re doing well because you do squats at the gym, well…good… but that’s not what I mean. The article below is a great read on how many of us have lost the ability to squat because we just never do it. I mean the deep butt-almost-to-the ground kind of squat. In […]
An interesting article where I both wholeheartedly agree and don’t agree: the researchers report that “the best form of exercise is the one that you are going to stick with”. Exercise in the form of general movement is generally fantastic, but often there are specific directions/ movements that could actually help repair the problem– read […]
Life is so different after a baby! Not just with having a new addition to your family, but now it’s not only about you anymore. But it’s still somewhat about you… that’s what so many Moms forget. You have to be good to yourself, and you have to get back to your best, fullest you! […]
We’ve all had injuries, either from some sports mishap or when you get tangled in the dog’s leash and fall over. What’s the first thing you do? Reach for the ice. We’ve always known (or thought, anyway) that icing that sprained ankle or swollen hand would be helpful to decrease pain and swelling after the […]
