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…
You might have seen people at the gym rolling around on what looks like a pool toy. What they’re probably doing is a self-massage of the iliotibial band –– a…
By Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT, CYT Did you know that your pelvic floor is part of your "core"? Core muscles include the multifidus, the transversus abdominus, the diaphragm and the…
By Patricia Staszak, PT, Owner "Stop slouching!" How many times did your mom tell you that? Of course, just like that advice about eating your vegetables and wearing a…