Fibromyalgia affects 1-3% of our population and commonly affects women. With Fibromyalgia, we want to focus primarily on strengthening the larger muscle groups to build strength throughout the entire body. This strength will then consequently help ease our daily living. The exercises that we recommend below are all based on ...
1. Lavender Lavender is my very first recommendation for pain and inflammation. As I have mentioned in previous articles, Lavender is considered the ‘Swiss Army Knife' of essential oils. Every household should have this powerful essential oil. There have been countless research studies conducted on the effects of Lavender.One study ...
How to choose an essential oil brand: When you go to your health food store or talk with your local direct sales associates, determine if the essential oil being sold is actually pure. Essential oils purchased from a health food store might say they are 100% pure lavender oil. But ...
When sitting for long periods of time, it is important to vary your body movements in order to decrease stiffness and muscle soreness. Give yourself permission to sit in a neutral, relaxed, and rested position and then take the time to stretch regularly. In a previous blog article, we talked ...
Core exercises are incredibly important, especially for older adults. Our core is the key to our balance. It also helps to prevent injuries and reduce low back pain. Try the easy, yet effective core-strengthening exercises detailed below 3-5 times a week to help build a strong foundation. 1. Standing Wall ...
Having a strong and healthy pelvic floor is incredibly important. We have detailed several of these reasons below, and have included different exercises designed to help you strengthen your pelvic floor. Continence If you have experienced bladder leakage when you laugh, sneeze or cough, that may indicate that your pelvic ...
1. Ear to Shoulder Stretch Firstly, begin in an upright sitting position, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, and hips. Drop your head to one side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder. Hold this position for 20 seconds. Return to the starting position and then repeat the movement on ...
What is TRX? How do I use it? TRX stands for Total Resistance Exercises. This piece of equipment is super safe and effective and then it can be used in several different exercises that incorporate the entire body. It can be used at home or the gym. It only needs ...
Things to Remember When it comes to Frozen Shoulder: Point 1 – Breathing Breathing, linked with exercises, helps to relax the body and central nervous system, allowing the injured or tight area of the body to let go, especially when the body’s natural tendency is to guard and protect. As ...
Exercises to relieve posterior and piriformis pain are specific physical activities designed to stretch and strengthen the muscles in the lower back, hips, and glutes. These exercises aim to reduce muscle tension, improve flexibility, and alleviate pressure on the sciatic nerve caused by the piriformis muscle. 1. Targeting Piriformis with ...
