Most of us know of someone who has suffered from “a pinched nerve,” a troubling and sometimes painful condition that is typically felt elsewhere in the body. What many may not realize is that a group of nerves, arteries and blood vessels can also be...
In today’s age it seems as if the only thing to do with exercise is to find out how much harder we can make it. How much weight can you lift? How fast can you go? How crazy can you make it look? The big flashy things are the ones that catch most of our...
Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy: What is the Difference? As a long-time yoga teacher and yoga therapist, I’ve always valued the therapeutic benefits of yoga and firmly believe in the value of a consistent practice whether that be in a large group class at a studio or private...
What to avoid with back pain. I cannot share this post without first saying that back pain is not always simple to treat and manage. Treatment of back pain is not one size fits all and each individual deserves a personalized assessment. This is meant to be a starting...
What are parafunctional habits? Parafunctional habits are uses of a body part outside of its intention. The term is mostly used regarding the mouth and oral habits. Examples of these habits include clenching, grinding, nail biting, cheek chewing, tongue...
Pain is not always a bad thing. In its simplest state, pain is the body’s mechanism of telling when harm is possible. If it hurts, don’t do it, right? If only it were truly that simple. Pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain is what occurs shortly after an injury...
