Injury
Foot Pain Solutions
Would you like relieve foot pain? Santa came early this year to my studio. He was thinking about my clients with foot pain and wanted to give them some relief. So, new to my Core Align Pilates studio I have a Balanced Body Foot Corrector. Its original design and purpose was to release and strengthen the muscles in the foot. These often over abused workhorses can throw off the body’s alignment and form hard to change movement patterns that haunt us as we age. The Foot Corrector strengthens and lifts the arch of the foot, and improves balance and gait. The foot corrector is a great tool for athletes wanting to tune up their game, reprogram harmful foot and...
Read MoreCelebrate Pilates Day with an new Youth Innitiative
Today is Pilates Day! As I am hanging out with my daughter at Daisy camp outside of Gandby, CO -I am watching children at play, roller skating, rock climbing and archery to name a few. While noticing how girls navigate the new challenges given to their bodies, It is not surprising that as they grow and develop unnatural habits begin and lead to injury especially if they participate in sports. “Growth plate injuries account for approximately 30% of bone related injuries in children and adolescents(Caine, et al,2006). Injury to to the growth plate may lead to compromised bone development.”* It’s uncanny that I brought my brand new copy of [Pilates for...
Read MoreWhat Does the Pelvis Have to do with Exercises for Back Pain ?
Do you want to have better SEX? Now that I have your attention, lets focus on your pelvis and exercises for back pain. Have you been in search of core exercises for back pain or just exercises for strengthening the core? Did you know your back pain could be from your pelvic floor? Many are not aware that the bones of the pelvis move- notice the three joints in the diagram. “…movement in the pelvis is connected with the movement of the legs and spine, which is why many pains in the lower back and malposition of the legs have an invisible origin in the pelvis,” Eric Franklin. Franklin’s Pelvic Power book outlines many awareness and pelvis...
Read MoreIs Body Repair and Auto Repair Alike?
Get the most out of your investments Would you get your car aligned if your tires were unevenly worn? You might swap them around to wear the other side, but unfortunately we can’t do that with our body parts. If you are undergoing chiropractic care or physical therapy or have in the past to fix something in your body, you might ask yourself… how did I get there in the first place? How is my body compensating from an injury that occurred in the past? Will I be able to stay in alignment and free of injury in the future with my current movement patterns and body mechanics? In order for the body to maintain proper alignment and in your car all the parts need to be...
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