Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Are you naturally flexible? Ever wonder if your extra flexibility is good or bad for your joints? You might be considered hypermobile. Find answers to “what is hypermobility? EDS? and what your can do to protect your joints?” Hypermobility means a person’s joints move beyond the Read more…
Ergonomics is a concept of fitting an environment and a person to each other in a cohesive manner. It is an awareness of postural alignment in different positions, spaces, and areas of life to decrease aches and pains. Prolonged positioning, especially when in a stressed posture, over time can have Read more…
What Is Pilates? The benefits of Pilates start with its versatility as an exercise you can perform on a mat or with specialized equipment. Pilates is low-impact and focuses on strengthening the core while working the entire body. One of the benefits of Pilates is that it builds strength, flexibility, Read more…
5 Best Pilates Exercises for Tennis Players Many people enjoy playing tennis both recreationally and professionally and although it is a really enjoyable sport, it’s important to take note that tennis is physically demanding. As a tennis player, you need exercises that focus on flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, general strength, and Read more…
How Pilates Can Help Treat Osteoporosis You’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and you’re probably wondering what to do now to protect yourself. There are so many treatment options available and figuring out where to start can definitely feel overwhelming. One of the most important things you can do is staying Read more…
Pilates for Lower Back Pain As a human, most of us will experience some type of back pain at one point or another during our life. For some of us, this pain might be due to an injury such as a car accident or a fall. For others, the pain Read more…
What is Myofascial Release Therapy? Myofascial release is a manual therapy that treats pain and stiffness by addressing restrictions in the fascia. What is Myofascial Release Therapy John F. Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR) is a hands-on, non-invasive, pain management technique that uses gentle sustained pressure into areas of restriction until the Read more…
How to Tell if Your Child Has Scoliosis Scoliosis is a spine irregularity that causes the spine to curve in a “C” or “S” shape. It’s estimated that scoliosis affects 2-3% of the population or an estimated 7 million people in the United States. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) often makes Read more…
Can Scoliosis Be Fixed ou’ve just been diagnosed with scoliosis—now what? It can feel overwhelming, and it’s normal to have many questions. You might wonder: Can scoliosis be fixed? Can it go away on its own? What happens if you do nothing? Will you eventually need surgery to straighten your Read more…