Breathing and PRI

What are the principles of postural restoration institute?   The Postural Realignment Institute (PRI) is an approach to physical therapy and fitness that focuses on the relationship between posture,breathing, and movement. The principles of PRI include:...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BALANCE

The Beauty of Movement It’s amazing to think that 650 muscles in the human body all work together in a beautifully symphony of movement.  This ability to coordinate movement through multiple joints is referred to as intermuscular coordination.  Each joint has a...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | SWAYBACK

What is Swayback? Swayback refers to the condition where there is an exaggerated inward curvature of the lumbar spine (lower back) due to a displaced distribution of weight and a shift in the center of gravity. This causes a distortion and misalignment of the lower...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION

What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction? The sacroiliac joints are located at the triangular intersection of the sacrum (the bottom end of the vertebrae, above the glutes and below the lumbar spine) and the ileum (the hip bones). These particular joints, along with...

DESIGNED TO MOVE | ATLANTOAXIAL INSTABILITY

What Is Atlantoaxial Instability? The atlantoaxial joint is located between the first two vertebrae of the spine, C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis).  It is responsible for the rotating and tilting movements of the head in relation to the neck. When there is too much flexion...