How Does Flexibility Work? Have you ever wondered how dancers become so flexible? It’s not a gift they’re born with. Rather, it’s a skill that can be learned. The available range of motion of a joint depends on three things: joint structure, muscles, and the nervous system. Joint Structure First, let’s explore joint structure. The…
Male Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: The Missing Piece Behind Pain, Urinary Issues, and Sexual Health in Men Most men don’t think about their pelvic floor until something starts to feel off. It might begin subtly. You’re going to the bathroom more often. Your stream isn’t as strong. There’s tension, discomfort, or a dull ache you can’t…
Craniosacral Therapy: A Gentle Approach to Nervous System Support In today’s fast-paced world, many people live in a near-constant state of stress. Deadlines, digital overload, and daily responsibilities can keep the body’s nervous system stuck in “fight or flight” mode. As a result, people often experience fatigue, tension, anxiety, headaches, sleep disturbances, and chronic pain.…
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What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga is a slow form of practice that includes passive stretches on the mat that are held for 3-5 minutes. These poses release tension, stretch the muscles and connective tissues, and provide emotional release. The health benefits of yin yoga include nervous system reset and regulation. This can assist with…
When most people hear the word hypermobility, they think of someone who is “double-jointed” or unusually flexible. While that can be true, hypermobility is much more than being able to touch your toes or bend your fingers in unusual ways. Joint hypermobility simply means that a person’s joints move beyond the typical range of motion.…
The cliché “don’t bend over backwards,” serves as a key reminder to not overextend ourselves, however, backbends are important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Backbends have a variety of key health benefits. It is also essential to understand what to balance while back-bending to prevent short and long-term back injuries, and how to practice backbends…
What is muscle testing? Muscle testing is a practical technique that can be used clinically for numerous reasons. Simply put, a muscle testing in a clinical practice is when a practitioner tests the strength of a muscle of the body. During a muscle test, the practitioner uses a small amount force against a specific muscle…
Gathering for meals whether to celebrate a birthday or holiday, enjoy family time, or to spend time among friends has been a common practice among groups of people dating back to Neolithic times. Communal meals have practical implications like saving time by cooking large quantities for multiple people at a time. But practicality is not…
May serves as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) Awareness Month. Additionally and aptly May also represents Mental Health Awareness Month. Those of us with lived experience trying to manage these conditions and navigate healthcare systems can appreciate the two go hand-in-hand. The goal of HSD & EDS Month is to raise awareness,…