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, Read more…
Pilates is a form of exercise performed either on the mat or on different pieces of Pilates equipment. The exercises are low impact and are designed to target the core while also working with every other body part. Pilates is 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 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 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 Read more…
What is Myofascial Release Therapy? Myofascial release focuses on reducing pain by easing the tension and tightness in the trigger points. What is Myofascial Release Therapy John F. Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR) is a hands-on, non-invasive, pain management technique that uses 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 Read more…
Can Scoliosis Be Fixed You’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis– now what? It can be overwhelming and you probably have many questions. You might wonder, can my scoliosis be cured? Or, can scoliosis go away on its own? What happens Read more…
Scoliosis is when the spine curves in a “C” or “S” shape. The curve causes asymmetries and imbalances in the body that might lead to pain. With scoliosis, we see uneven strength and weakness from right to left side because Read more…
What is Pectus Excavatum? Pectus excavatum is a misshape of the chest wall that causes several ribs and the breastbone (sternum) to grow inward and form a depression in the chest. This depression gives the chest a “sunken chest” or Read more…