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The Psychology of Back Pain
Even when you have back pain that is being medically treated, it helps to understand the psychological factors that impact your pain-and treatment outcomes. Why chronic back pain is connected to your “head” When your physical movement is compromised it can cause...
Hypopressives-An Effective, Science-based Approach to Restoring and Supporting Pelvic Floor Health
The idea of not having a healthy, toned and robust pelvic floor wasn’t part of my discourse until after I had a baby. Looking back I recall downplaying its importance, determined that it wouldn’t stop me. After all, I just had a baby.
Breathing
It seems counter intuitive that the diaphragm moves downward upon inhalation. After all, when we inhale, the ribcage lifts and draws upwards as well as to the side and back. And yet, the diaphragm moves down, freeing up the lungs, allowing them to expand as well as...
Pilates for Pregnancy
A healthy baby starts with a healthy mom. Most women don’t think about their pelvic floor until after they’ve had a baby or two and are having trouble with urine leaking. But waiting until after your baby is born isn’t the right time to start thinking about the health...
The Power of Pilates and Massage Therapy: Benefits for Body and Mind
Have you ever thought about having massage therapy but haven’t quite got around to booking the appointment? Or maybe you’ve contemplated the idea of taking up Pilates but you’re just not sure what you’ll get back for your time and effort?
My Journey Back to the Mat
Pilates was not my first passion. I only discovered it after a lengthy battle with a recurring shoulder injury that resulted from the combination of a desk job, using the mousepad regularly and a stressful time in my life. I was willing to try anything that could...