Apr 30, 2021
Body Asymmetry and Breathing Mechanics The body is naturally asymmetrical, affecting all aspects of our movements and breathing mechanics. A prime example of this is seen between the left and right hemispheres of the lungs and the diaphragm (the primary muscle used...
Apr 30, 2021
Limb length discrepancy is a common condition where one leg is shorter than the other (usually less than a 1 cm difference on average). This can lead to distinct changes in the walking pattern, pain in the knees, ankles, hips, back, or shoulders. How Does This Happen?...
Apr 30, 2021
Unrealistic Expectations and Self-Absorption We all have those moments where we want something so much that unrealistic expectations are created. When our desire gets to that point, we often put ourselves in a bind with people around us and with our own personal...
Apr 30, 2021
What are Uneven Shoulders? In a neutral state, the shoulders should sit evenly on top of the rib cage. The rib cage, the supportive foundation for the diaphragm and lungs, is essential for optimal breathing and efficient energy use. However, when the rib cage becomes...
Apr 30, 2021
Showing vulnerability is a display of inner strength, but the walls we have built up also illustrate strength — they helped us when we were trying our best to cope with what life threw at us. The issues arise when these defenses become counterproductive to our current...
Apr 30, 2021
Life can be difficult, but how can we heal from devastating things that happen to us? Three key things can help: positive influences, time, and perspective. Whenever anything traumatic (“emotionally disturbing or distressing”) happens, an automatic physiological...
