Sun Salutation A is a classic yoga flow sequence that increases upper body awareness and strength, and improves core stability and lower body flexibility. To make it more accessible for…
Experiencing neck or shoulder pain regularly? If so, try the Modified Moon Salutation. This yoga flow develops awareness of scapular and shoulder position. It increases upper body strength to encourage…
Intention: In Cobra we move into spinal extension. Spinal extension exercises are useful for postural training, to deepen respiration and encourage a lifting of mood. Cobra is a very important…
This pose creates awareness and improves endurance in lumbopelvic (low back and pelvis) and scapulohumeral (shoulder and shoulder blade) stabilizers. It is also a wonderful tool to use to learn…
We could go on forever when talking about posture. But you can keep it simple by periodically checking in on your body position from the ground up. Use as little…
By Pat Staszak, PT If you’ve ever felt the relaxing benefit of a massage…only to feel tension and pain return relatively quickly, then Trigger Point Needling, aka Functional Dry Needling…
By Patricia Staszak, PT You may think of yoga as a way to relax, but yoga boasts physical benefits, too. The slow, measured movements and strengthening poses can help you…
By Patricia Staszak, PT As a physical therapist, it’s my job and my passion to examine, analyze and teach movement. I was first drawn to yoga because its slower movements…
The pelvic floor muscles contribute to core strength and balance, as well as their primary duty of supporting the pelvic organs, which include the bladder, uterus and rectum — and…
…A courtesy practice written by Ginger Garner MPT, ATC…an imprint of Elemental Renewal & Living Well, Inc. Research clearly touts many benefits from those who practice good breathing habits, especially…