Category: Structural balance is essential for health!
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Protect Your Joints: Understanding Hypermobility and Safe Movement
Protect Your Joints: Understanding Hypermobility and Safe Movement When it comes to fitness and movement, we often hear advice like “lock your joints for better stability.” While this might work for some, it’s important to understand that every body is unique—especially if you have hypermobile joints. Knowing how to move safely is crucial for long-term…
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How Poor Posture & Breathing Quietly Undermine Your Health
Our bodies are complex systems where each part relies on the proper alignment and function of others. Stacking and proportion—how well we align and balance our body segments—play a crucial role in our overall health. Over the decades, neglecting proper stacking and proportion due to poor posture and ineffective breathing can lead to significant health…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Understanding, Awareness, and Preventative Strategies
Trigeminal Neuralgia is a condition that is particularly close to my heart. Having witnessed its impact firsthand, I understand the intense pain and frustration it can cause. Inspired by Pat Tomasulo’s heartfelt WGN segment on his wife Amy’s journey with this condition, I want to raise awareness and share insights on managing Trigeminal Neuralgia, including…
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How Neck Posture and Muscle Health Are Affected by Deep Subsystems
The Impact of the Deep Longitudinal Subsystem on the Trapezius Muscle and Forward Head Posture The Deep Longitudinal Subsystem (DLS) is a vital network within the body that supports movement and stability. This system, crucial for activities like walking and bending, includes key muscles that work together to stabilize various joints and the spine. However,…
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Stress and Chronic Tension: Impact on Muscle and Joint Health
In today’s fast-paced world, stress impacts both mental and physical health. It causes muscles to tighten and reflexes to remain on high alert, leading to chronic tension and various health issues. – Muscle Imbalances: Stress often leads to overactive muscles in some areas while others become weak. For instance, stress can make your neck and…
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Breathe Like a Champion: Djokovic’s Secrets to Better Health and Sleep
Breathing is more than just an automatic function—it’s a vital component of overall health. According to 2024 Olympic gold medalist Novak Djokovic, mastering your breath can transform your well-being, including your sleep quality. But why is this so crucial, especially if you’re dealing with chronic pain or stress? Secrets to Better Health and Sleep How…
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Unlocking Hip Mobility: Holistic Solutions for TFL Adhesions
Do you experience hip discomfort or limited movement? The culprit might be adhesions between the gluteus medius and TFL muscles. These adhesions can cause muscle spasms and restrict your hip’s ability to move properly. Here’s a concise guide to understanding and addressing this issue holistically. What Are TFL Adhesions? Limited hip abduction often results from…
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How Kinesio Taping Helps with Scar Tissue
Kinesio taping involves applying a specialized elastic tape to the skin to support muscles and joints without restricting movement. When used for scar tissue, it can provide several benefits: Benefits of Kinesio Taping for Scar Tissue 1. Improves Blood and Lymphatic Flow: Kinesio tape gently lifts the skin, increasing space between the skin and the…
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How Scar Tissue Impacts Breathing and Lymphatic Health
Scar tissue from surgeries or conditions like endometriosis can disrupt your breathing patterns and lymphatic drainage. Here’s how and what you can do about it. Breathing Patterns and Scar Tissue Scar tissue can limit the movement of your diaphragm and rib cage, leading to shallow breathing. This restriction forces you to use neck and upper…
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Holistic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment: Relieve Hand Numbness and Improve Breathing
Do you wake up with numb hands? You might have thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). This condition disrupts sleep and daily life, but a holistic approach can help you feel whole again. What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? TOS occurs when blood vessels or nerves between the collarbone and first rib are compressed, causing hand numbness and…