This Piriformis Stretch Will Help You Ease an Aching Back and Tight Hips
There’s a little muscle located deep on the back of your pelvis called the piriformis. It’s a small muscle, but don’t let the size fool you; the sensations are huge when the piriformis gets too tight. For some, a tight piriformis leads to a sore and achy lower back. For others, its tension compresses the […]
Regain This Vital Movement for Hip Health and a Better Booty
When it comes to hip health, one of the most overlooked aspects is the balance of tension between the front and back of your hips. Too much tension on the front stops the back from working when you walk. In other words, if the front of your hips is too tight and short, your […]
Sitting All Day? Fix the Slouch and Back Pain with this Easy Exercise
“My back is really hurting from sitting at a desk all day. What can I do?” “My computer slouch is creeping up on me worse than ever. What can I do?” I get asked great questions like these on a regular basis. With so many of us sitting (or standing) at a computer nowadays, […]
Do You Get Back Pain From Riding in Your Car?
The tip in today’s post might leave you feeling a little awkward about how you look in your car, but if you have back pain, this small adjustment could help your back feel so much better, especially after a long car ride. And if it helps you feel better, who cares about looking a little […]
Bolstering Benefits for Your Knees, Hips, and Ankles
For her entire life, my grandmother took baths, never showers. Mostly to prevent her hair from getting wet, which she washed and set herself once every two weeks on Thursdays like clockwork. Little did she know, her bathing habit not only preserved her hairstyle but also preserved her ability to move freely well into her […]
How to Get the Benefits of the Squat without Squatting
Have you ever seen a child squatting down checking out rocks, ants, or some other little critter crawling around on the ground and felt amazed by the ease and flexibility in their little body? And then, when it’s time to get up, they pop right up with no effort at all. Do your knees hurt […]
