Leaky gut syndrome affects millions of people. Many people struggle with it and don’t realize. Leaky gut syndrome does not only impact the digestive system. If it is not addressed it can lead to many other health conditions. Research has…
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…
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:…
No one likes to talk about poop, but it is really important for overall health and wellness!!Diet and daily habits can help you predict when your bowels will move on a regular basis. The consistency and quantity of the stool…
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…
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 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? …
There is a lot of pressure on girls and women from all directions to be thin. Adding the pressures to not only be thin, but to also be at the top of their game can lead to the female athlete…
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…
You’ve had a baby. Maybe had surgery. Or just a long hiatus from exercise. And now you feel ready to get back out there and return to running. But maybe it didn’t go as planned. Maybe you leaked while you…