Heart Health Month is Here Happy Heart Health Month! February is a great time to share our love with others and also to make sure we’re giving our own body the love and care it deserves. Our hearts work hard day and night, and we should do everything we can to keep it healthy. According […]
MiscWhat is TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. We have two of them, one on either side of our jaw. These joints are the hinge points that move when we open and close our mouths. You can feel the movement by putting the tip of your index fingers just in front of your ears, and […]
TMJExercise in Winter Now that the weather is colder, you may notice your body feeling stiffer or more difficulty completing your exercise routine in the cold. Colder weather impacts your body in many ways, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. If these structures are not optimally functioning, you may be more prone to injury or […]
Injury PreventionPreparing Your Body for the Birth of Your Baby Most women are familiar with the Kegel exercise or the contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. While these are important in maintaining the health of your pelvic floor, we must not neglect the flip side to that coin, which is teaching those same muscles how to […]
Women's HealthThe world around us moves quickly, causing many to multi-task, and your mind to always be on the go. Just 10 minutes of yoga each day could be the stress relief you need. Regardless of your flexibility level, you can reap the relaxation benefits. Here are 5 ways yoga can relieve stress. Breathing When you […]
RelaxationMore Than The Winter Blues Every year on the first Sunday of November, Daylight Saving Time ends as we turn our clocks back an hour. Although it feels great to gain an hour of sleep, this “falling back” leaves us with far fewer daylight hours and longer nighttime. Our bodies can respond to less sunlight […]
Injury Prevention, MiscLow back pain is one of the most common and debilitating concerns for individuals pursuing physical therapy. Deya et al., 2006, performed a survey of 31,044 respondents, and of that large pool of subjects, 26.4% reported significant incidences of low back pain in the last three months. Unfortunately, it is incredibly apparent with a large […]
Chronic Pain, SpineKinesiotape Explained You have seen kinesiotape likely on professional basketball and football players. It’s usually interesting-looking black strips that crisscross the knee or shoulder joint. Kinesiotape is used to support and relieve pain in joints, muscles, and ligaments. Kinesiotape helps to reduce swelling, improve mobility, and aids in recovery. This is kinesiotape explained. What is […]
Injury Prevention, Myofascial Release, Sports Medicine
