Category: Structural balance is essential for health!
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Keeping our back straight. Why the biggest and strongest muscles of your entire body need your help
Muscle imbalance forces the body into a position where muscles can’t work efficiently and puts lots of stress on weak areas. One example of this is between the anterior (the front of your body) and posterior chains of the body (the back of the body). Sedentary lifestyle and desk jobs force anterior chain to get…
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How a movement practice can help muscular imbalances and dysfunctional patterns
If you’ve grown frustrated with lack of daily movement, it’s time to make a consistent plan. I got you! First as to why it’s so important: From your brain to your joints, moving every day has the power to improve every part of your body. And it’s not just about high-impact, sweat-inducing exercise, either. It’s…
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Your hips don’t lie – Dedicated dynamic stretching and movement can restore proper range of motion in the hips
Try moving your hips forward and backwards, side to side and rotate them. Is it easy or does take some effort? Do you feel any pain or soreness? Your hips don’t lie! The hip joint is one of the most mobile in the body, so why can’t you move yours? Having stiff and tightness in…
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In response to covid19 we are now online to empower you to prevent chronic pain
[huge_it_share] Spinal stabilization and proper body/spinal mechanics are important for everyone. these are elements which help you maintain good posture, whether you are sitting or standing. Spinal stability ensures the muscles in your spine are working in the right way to properly support and stabilize the spine. ; NEW! Online Virtual Outcome based Posture Therapy…
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One of the most important things to recover after an injury is the confidence in the movement.
One of the most important things to understand about your body is that it is largely governed by the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS gets to decide what muscles fire, how strong and fast they are, how far they will elongate, what motor patterns and postures you adopt, and whether you will experience pain.…
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Tips for traveling with back pain
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or car, being prepared is the key to avoiding chronic pain flare-ups. If you’re traveling alone, it’s important to have every last reservation and travel accommodation dialed down to the minute. Arrive at the airport or train station 30-45 minutes earlier than you normally would to beat the hustle…
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Joint position influences how you recruit muscles and produce force
Structure Dictates Function and Position Matters! Sound familiar? Structural balance therapy helps restore the pelvic floor for optimal recruitment. Great video and explanation POSITION MATTERS… PERFORMANCE AND THE PELVIC FLOOR
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COMMON ISSUES FROM POOR WALKING MECHANICS
Are you using good walking mechanics? Summer is here and if you live in a great city for walking, it may be time to consider if you are. Knowing may help you stay proactive instead of reactive to chronic pain. It can be a fit bit challenge, hiking, or just for leisure this low-impact exercise with improper posture can lead to muscle imbalances and strain. COMMON…
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Uneven leg length can cause back pain
Did you know leaning on one leg messes up your back and can shape your spine and create a functional scoliosis. What is a functional curving of the spine. If you were not born with a curvature of the spine but have one now the cause most likely are due to the following: Injury Poor posture…
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Start improving posture and circulation at home with Cat/Cow pose
Today it’s a reality we deal with fast paced work and play environment and most of us do understand posture can suffer because of it. We all have felt the aches from poor posture so it can be a direct influence on how good we feel. This doesn’t always mean we take the steps necessary…