Your whole body is connected by fascia! It keeps our tissues, organs and bones stable, supported, and protected. It is a sheath-like connective tissue that wraps around everything (bone, muscle, organs) in our bodies. It also runs in a series of lines from your feet all the way up to your head. This makes it the…
As many of you already know, I am a Pediatric Registered Nurse. Within this role I work mostly twelve-hour shifts including nights and days. After working as a Registered Nurse for a few years I started dealing with lower back pain, decreased motivation, and generalized fatigue. I found myself to be extremely sedentary during my…
Our bodies usually show us signs of stress before we consciously recognize that we are stressed. Past injuries, your occupation, sleep position and repetitive activities (sports, commute or the way you stand or sit) influence the holding patterns in your body. These holding patterns often lead to pain and discomfort, which are your body’s ways…
This Summer, I noticed an ache in my lower back while out paddle boarding. As a Pilates instructor, I believe I am fairly body-aware and versed in the knowledge to correct my movement. I made a few simple adjustments to my posture and alignment. I also started to tuck my pelvis on each stroke, and…
Do you get lower back pain from sitting? Unfortunately most of us do these days. One of the biggest keys to successfully managing back pain is consistency. Small chunks of consistent attention in the right areas can create lasting change in the long run. Like a lot of things in life — simple in theory,…