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 | Dec 12, 2018 | Restorative Exercise
I’m excited about these shoes from XERO. I love that they have a wool upper and are charcoal grey. They also meet the four requirements I look for in a shoe. They’re zero-drop (the ball of the foot is at the same altitude as the heel), they’re flexible, don’t have a...
by Barbara | Jun 1, 2016 | Restorative Exercise
Sitting or standing in one position all day long is tough on the body. The Topo Mat is an anti-fatigue mat that keeps you moving with its alluring, varied surface. The video below is a sped-up version of standing desk exercises using the Topo Mat. You can reverse the...
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 | Aug 20, 2015 | Restorative Exercise
In this video, I troubleshoot the double calf stretch. I know this Restorative Exercise seems super simple, but I find that most people who learn it from a blog post do it in a less-than-optimal way. I’ve noticed some folks aren’t moving their pelvis at all! They’re...
