by Barbara | Sep 11, 2025 | Abdominal Massage, Mind Body Connection, Restorative Exercise
Psoas Muscle Attachments The psoas are deep muscles that run diagonally down the body, from the thoracic vertebrae 12 through the pelvis to the inside of the upper femur. We actually have two psoa, one on each side of the spine. Technically, the correct term when...
by Barbara | Feb 2, 2024 | Restorative Exercise
Learning how to release neck and shoulder tension is a common issue for many of us. We need to approach it from a biomechanical perspective to get to the root cause. Neck and shoulder tension often results from prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive motions....
by Barbara | Mar 16, 2016 | Abdominal Massage, Hormonal Health, Restorative Exercise
If you didn’t make it to the live Google Hangout, you can watch it here. I answer questions regarding fibroids, uterine positions, painful periods, prolapsed uteri, diastasis recti, and how movement and manual therapies can help. We covered a lot of information in a...
by Barbara | Mar 13, 2015 | Restorative Exercise
Rib flare is when the lower ribs protrude at the front of the ribcage. Rib flare may affect your breathing, making it shallower, which could also affect digestion. It may also lead to back pain or to specific movements, such as twisting or lifting. Ribflare can happen...
by Barbara | Jan 3, 2015 | Restorative Exercise
Youth ages 15-18 spend an average of 7 1/2 hours in front of a screen using entertainment media (4 1/2 of that is in front of a TV)! This CDC statistic got me thinking about my youth and how I spent my time. I didn’t have a computer until I was 23 and didn’t own a...
by Barbara | Aug 27, 2012 | Restorative Exercise, Uterine Health
The alignment of your pelvis and the rotation of your femurs affect your uterine health, position, pelvic floor health, and foot health. It’s all connected! The image above is an oversimplified illustration of how femoral position affects the pelvic floor and...
