A lot of pain in the body can be relieved by moving or stretching out the muscles that're tight. Strengthening weak muscles that aren't doing their job to support you can also help, but let's take things one step at time. Try out each pose and then check in with your body to feel if it helped. Each body is different, so it's important to learn what works for yours.
I've been learning a lot about subconscious thought and the power of the brain in changing patterns in the body. The mind has so much to do with our health and healing that I want to invite you to join me in a challenge.
We've all been there in the burnout of changing our ways in the new year. Sometimes our goals are a little too intense for us to actually achieve them with everything else we have on our plates in this thing called life. I want you to be successful in living the most healthy life possible. That's why I'm sharing 4 things to do in order to have lasting change & feel better in your body.
Open up your neck, jaw, & head with these 3 myofascial release techniques. Tension in the upper body feels good for no one, but in the winter time when it's cold out, it's challenging to keep this area open. Find more freedom in your body and feel good again.
You've heard and read how great meditation is for you, but if you lead a stressful life or if you feel like you never have any time for yourself, it can seem so daunting. In this video I share 2 easy ways to meditate that I use regularly. All you need is a timer to set so you can be present and work on quieting your mind. Be patient and kind to yourself because this stuff takes time.
Find some relief from the sitting you have to do at the office all day with this simple active release.
Most of my clients are surprised with my treatment plans because I don't always have to touch where it hurts in order to address their pain. That's because a whopping 80% of pain is coming from somewhere else in the body. This is exactly why I look at the structure as a whole and focus on alignment. Simply put, we fix what's actually out of alignment so you feel better faster. This month's video blog helps you see how shortness on one side of your body can give you pain in your shoulder and an exercise to remedy it.
Thank goodness there's more literature out that shares the connection with the low back and hamstrings. To me, knowledge is power and I'm sharing 3 pieces of information that will help you have more length in your hamstrings and a happier low back. Watch this month's video blog to learn my hacks!
June was the month of travel me and my husband. I spent every weekend on a plane, in a car, or on a train. Each destination was beautiful and full of family, friends, and sunshine! That was the upside. On the downside, I was feeling all sorts of discomfort from sitting more than my body is used to. After the first trip, I changed things up a little and made a mini workout in the seated position. If you travel for work or leisure, try out any or all of the following tips to get rid of discomfort.
