by Barbara | Apr 28, 2014 | Restorative Exercise, Uterine Health
Pelvic position affects the uterine position and menstrual cramps. The restorative exercise below is my favorite for period back pain relief. The Double Calf Stretch 1. Place balls of feet on a styrofoam dome (or begin with feet flat on the ground and transition...
by Barbara | Mar 26, 2014 | Restorative Exercise
In the following video, I demonstrate how restriction in the suspensory ligaments of the ascending colon can cause knee pain without injury! The ascending colon is anchored to the parietal peritoneum that overlies the illiacus. Chronic rib thrusting (and/or chronic...
by Barbara | Mar 18, 2014 | Restorative Exercise
Squatting regularly is important for pelvic floor health. How you get in and out of a squat is also important. Ideally, you would maintain a lumbar (low back) curve while getting in and out of a squat. But because we have been sitting in chairs since first grade...
by Barbara | Jan 20, 2014 | Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized, Uterine Health
Walking and other movements cause the uterus to passively follow your movements. “This promotes the natural and healthy mobility of the uterus. Simple inactivity, even without a structural problem, can reduce mobility and thereby predispose parts of the uterus to...
by Barbara | Dec 27, 2013 | Digestive Health, Restorative Exercise
Kyphosis is the natural curve of the thoracic spine. The abnormal excessive anterior curvature of the thoracic spine (think rounded upper back) is referred to as hyperkyphosis, acquired or excessive kyphosis. Excessive kyphosis can lead to osteoporosis, headaches,...
by Barbara | Dec 5, 2013 | Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized
“For every inch of Forward Head Posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 10 pounds.” -Kapandji, Physiology of Joints, Vol. 3 The image below is an X-ray of my neck. The blue line shows where my head is supposed to line up; the red...
