One step forward…
Recently I had a conversation with a client who arrived frustrated to his session because we tried something new at his previous session. His pain had flared up. His whole reason for coming to therapy (and this is the most…
Give Thanks, for the health of it!
Gratitude. We see it everywhere, especially this time of year. We hear it often, but do we really understand the power of giving thanks? There is quite a bit of research with regards to gratitude and the powerful impact it…
What you should expect from your Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist.
Getting a referral to pelvic floor physical therapy can be surprising or maybe a little anxiety producing. Many patients say they had never heard of pelvic floor therapy. Often, medical providers don't explain much of what to expect when you…
The symphony of muscle coordination for core stability: voice, breath, pelvic floor
Have you ever wondered what happens to keep your spine, pelvis and hips stable while you exercise, or perform daily tasks? Probably not, unless you are an anatomy nerd like me. I am amazed by the symphony of muscle coordination…
Mighty Multifidus (Mull-ti-fi-duh-ss) Muscles
Let’s give some attention to one of the workhorse muscles of the spine that seem to get ignored—A LOT. The small but mighty multifidus. The multifidus muscles are the deepest of our back muscles and attach from the transverse process…
The Psoas Muscle: the forth horseman in pelvic and spinal stability
The psoas muscle gets a lot of press for being overactive or tight. Everyone wants to release their psoas. It seems to stalk my Instagram feed. So, what does the psoas really do and is it truly tight on everyone? …
Squat Check-in!
Squats are such a great exercise for legs, and core strength. And so versatile; with a multitude of variations: single leg, weighted, weight position, foot position. However, it is easy four our bodies to find the path of least resistance…
New Year, New You
New year, new you Are you starting to evaluate your resolutions with the new year approaching? Well, you’re not alone! Many people take this time to reflect on healthy lifestyle changes heading into a new season, with the new year…
Gift wrapping 101
It’s officially the holiday season in Kansas City! There are trees to be decorated, presents to be wrapped, and Christmas treats to eat! While the holiday season is full of fun, wrapping presents with poor posture can be a pain!…
Your Guide to a Stress Free Holiday Season
Does such a thing even exist?! I’d like to hope so! Whether you’re staying home in Kansas City or traveling for the holidays, here are some tips for holiday stress management. 1) Belly breathe As much as we love seeing…
