“Can You Help My Sleep and Anxiety?” I worked with a client recently who described anxiety and that she hasn’t slept well in years. Currently, we are specifically focusing on reducing some of the excess strain and pressure on the dural system of her body. And she is feeling a difference. A big difference. EarlyContinue Reading »
What is a fascial plane and why should you know about it? Actually, most of us probably have zero need to know about fascial planes. But there is a relatively new procedure called a fascial plane block, and if you’re considering using this procedure for relief and reduction of chronic pain, you should read on.Continue Reading »
Are you scheduled for surgery and worried about scarring? When you go in for surgery, it is always inevitable that scarring will occur. However, the good news is that we can reduce the scar tissue that does occur. How do we do this? By preparing your body for the procedure and then taking good careContinue Reading »
Are you scheduled for a surgical procedure? Can myofascial release help with your post-op recovery? When you need to go in for surgery (especially if it’s orthopedic surgery), there is a lot to consider. You obviously want to find the right surgeon and office, and you want to talk things over with all the importantContinue Reading »
We are always looking for the “Goldilocks” point of what you can do on your own and when you need help from us. As clients begin to move and feel better, a necessary step is to test what changes they can maintain on their own in between sessions. It is where client success stories getContinue Reading »
How’s your posture? Good? Bad? Not sure? We’re all guilty of slouching, stooping, or awkwardly twisting occasionally. But – believe it or not – if you do these things all the time you could end up with some serious health problems. Yes, really. As children, we’re told to “sit up straight” and “don’t slouch,” butContinue Reading »
If you’re considering Myofascial Release Therapy for any type of chronic pain condition or to treat the physical manifestations of trauma and emotional stress, you may be wondering whether you’ll have “homework” to do in between your sessions. How much homework is there? How often do I need to do it? What does it entail?Continue Reading »
Do you suffer from joint pain? Are you a “sloucher”? Are you worried that your poor posture is contributing to your sore joints? You’re right. The way you carry your body when walking, sitting, standing, and lying down – your posture – is critical to avoiding joint pain. But what is “good posture”? A goodContinue Reading »
Sciatica is the medical condition that causes lower back pain that patients say seems to “shoot” from their low back and hips all the way down their legs. It’s intensely painful – usually with sharp stabbing pain accompanied by muscle weakness, numbness, and/or “pins and needles” in the legs. It can be debilitating – oftenContinue Reading »
Is neck pain keeping you awake at night? Sadly, it’s all too common to have a stiff or sore neck. Along with fractures and arthritis, the World Health Organization reports that neck pain is amongst the most common disabilities affecting people worldwide. Neck pain doesn’t only stop you from sleeping. It also prevents you fromContinue Reading »