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'm talking about hot yoga and why it's not so great for you and I know this will piss some people off. If you LIVE for hot yoga, I'm just asking you to try an experiment to see what resonates with your body. I'm sorry if this upsets some, but I'm very open to having a conversation about this and hearing every point of view. Watch the video for my stance on the steamy craze.
Clients coming to me for carpal tunnel syndrome are often surprised that a majority of their pain goes away once we release their shoulder. I find that when the source of their pain is addressed, there is much more benefit than when the symptoms are addressed. Looking at posture and correcting the unsupportive patterns can be life-changing and pain-changing at the same time.
Fall seems to be the time of stress for most people coming into my office lately. Lots of things are going on that need your attention, so I want to give you some things to do to be nice to your body so that pain is not added to the list of your stressors this month.
I don't think I know anyone who likes the way their body feels after a stressful day at the office. Here are 4 stretches that will help unwind your body and reverse the effects of sitting at your desk for the day.
Good posture helps in every aspect of life. Here are 2 quick tips that will help with your golf swing.
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.
