Do you have Kyphosis? It’s a fairly common back problem. In fact, there are more than 3 million cases of Kyphosis in the US per year. What is Kyphosis? It’s commonly known as having a “hunchback.” Kyphosis is an excessive outward curvature of the upper back and is...
Alleviating Pain & Chronic Health Problems
Abdominal Bracing and Back Pain
Have you been taught abdominal bracing exercises for back pain? Are you aware of how you’re using your ab and back muscles? Can you feel what’s happening in your core – in the front, in the back, along the sides? Does your belly push outward, stay the same, or...
Sit or MOVE? Which One is Best for Your Body and Your Health?
And why does it matter if you sit or MOVE anyway? Let’s face it, we’re spending way too much time parked on our rumps, not thinking about whether we sit or move. You know it’s bad when they start naming new health problems that are directly related to how much we’re...
You CAN Eliminate Back Pain with Pilates Core Exercises
Are you ready to kick your back pain problems to the curb? Get ready to eliminate back pain... You can start feeling better fast! Back pain is a significant problem in the USA. There can be a variety of different reasons to end up challenged with back pain problems,...
Osteoporosis and Exercise: Keeping Your Bones Healthy – Exercise Safety Considerations and Resources
I have posted several blogs about Osteoporosis and exercise, and seemingly this is a topic that I get questions and comments from readers quite frequently. Over the years, I have had numerous clients with osteoporosis, and we’ve adjusted their Pilates workout...
Improving Plantar Fasciitis requires Paying Attention to a Lot More than Just Your Feet
Over the years, I can’t even remember how many clients have walked thru my doors complaining of foot pain caused by Plantar Fasciitis. Some were avid runners, others were nurses or school teachers, they either have jobs that required them to be on their feet all day,...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Help Reduce Inflammation, Depression, and More…
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Might Be A Missing Link for Better Health How in touch are you with your Vagus Nerve? Do you struggle with inflammation, depression, or other chronic health challenges? Has anybody ever suggested that you do anything specific to support your...
Core Support for Better Posture
Low Center vs. High Center: Get Your Core Support Where It Can Serve You Best By finding and focusing on the right segment of your midsection to improve core support you can improve posture, help eliminate aches and pains, and reduce stress for better health. One of...
Bye-Bye Back Pain By Practicing this Simple Back-Opening Breathing Exercise
Are You Ready to Take Action and Do Something About Your Back Pain? Back pain can be anywhere along the spine from the tip of your tailbone, all the way up to the base of your skull. Regardless of where it hurts, or what you’ve done to aggravate it – the truth is,...
Alleviate Shoulder Tension with These 10 Healthy Movement Habits to Help You Feel Great
Are you sick and tired of aggravating neck and shoulder pain, and ready to change your habits to help alleviate shoulder tension? I’ve had the opportunity to help so many clients over the past 20+ years teaching Pilates who have walked thru my door complaining of neck...