Since the COVID-19 shutdown, and with increasingly sunny days, more and more people are choosing to bike as a way to get around the city. As a result, a question I often get asked is, “why does my back hurt after biking?”. While there are many reasons why your back...
Pregnancy and massage myths have been floating around for decades, probably centuries. It is likely that a woman has heard a myth or two about receiving massage during her pregnancy! Some of the most common prenatal massage myths and misconceptions you may have...
Between the sunny weather (mostly), and the need to socially distance during activity, people are ready to get outside and get more active. With that, comes the risk of heat exhaustion. What is heat exhaustion? It is a condition that results when the body overheats....
We have all heard this before – “Use it or lose it” – but not always had to think about it. Pelvic floor function is not on most people’s list of worries, we trust it to be there for us as a part of the core muscle group. When we go for a walk, swim, yoga,...
Fascia (noun) [ fash-ee-uh ] Anatomy, Zoology. a band or sheath of connective tissue investing, supporting, or binding together internal organs or parts of the body. Now, let’s talk fascia. Healthy fascia is the ground substance that creates intricate webbing and...
Acute Concussion “A concussion is a traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces” – Concussion in Sport Group – Berlin Consensus Statement 2016. What does that mean? A concussion is an acceleration/deceleration injury, in other...
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