Sitting is the new smoking
I know, I know, sitting is the new smoking. We are out getting standing desks and doing our best to limit this sitting thing; BUT (pun intended)...we simply need to be on our butts sometimes. We eat, drive, read, watch…
Pelvic PT after baby; the individualized program
Having practiced orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy, and pelvic floor therapy in Kansas City for 23 years there is one patient question that resonates with me as a tripping up point for new patients. I will give you an example:…
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? …
More on Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA)
There is so much information going around about diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA) right now. Let’s sort through the noise and look at what is actually happening. First and foremost, a DRA is not a hole in the abdominal wall or…
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…
Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA)
Let’s talk about diastasis rectus abdominus or DRA. This occurs in almost 100% of all pregnancies during the third trimester. It happens as the linea alba, a line of connective tissue that lies between the two rectus abdominus muscles is…
Leaking with exercise? You can fix it!!!
Leaking while exercising? You are not alone. More than 40% of elite female athletes leak with their sports. Imagine how high that number is in the regular population; Women who are exercising, going for a jog, taking classes, weight training,…
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!…
