Extend the spine after chronic sitting and slouching When we sit, we slouch. Slouching is the beginning of a long list of not-so-fun things. Disc damage, degeneration, shoulder tears, and pinched nerves are just a few of the things that await us in "Slouch-ville." Well then, it's important for us to stay out of that … Continue reading Slouching Sucks
Tight Psoas muscles compress and degenerate the lumbar spine. I'd love to say that this muscle has a weird spelling but that it is otherwise harmless as the body's main hip flexor. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Due to chronic sitting, slouching, and rounding it is common to find patients with extremely tight hip … Continue reading Psoas Got You Down?
It's not just the abs! The front plank is much more than just the abs. Realistically, its the abs, obliques, glutes, lats, lower traps, hamstrings, quads, and probably some other stuff. So, pretty much everything. Unfortunately, many of us miss everything besides the abs and lose the opportunity to integrate and stabilize our core. This … Continue reading Old Plank, New Focus
Today, we highlight the story of a healthcare provider needing a little help of her own. From struggling with pain and the stress of making life and death decisions to getting back on track and saving lives, this story discusses how pain affects much more than how you feel... enjoy! Good Luck and #keepmoving, Dr.J
