Back Pain Myth #3

This is part 3 in a 4 part series regarding myths and truths about low back pain. You may feel some challenges or biases come up if you haven’t heard these statements before. It is ok to challenge your mindset and look at various perspectives. ​Myth #3: My physician told

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Back Pain Myth 2

This is part 2 in a 4 part series regarding myths and truths about low back pain. You may feel some challenges or biases come up if you haven’t heard these statements before. It is ok to challenge your mindset and look at various perspectives. ​Myth #2: My MRI from

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Back Pain Myth #1

For the next 4 weeks, we are going to be discussing the myths and facts surrounding low back pain. You may feel some challenges or biases come up if you haven’t heard these statements before. It is ok to challenge your mindset and look at various perspectives. ​Myth #1: I

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Setting Boundaries and The Fourth Trimester

One of the most insightful lessons I have learned this year has been understanding my boundaries. This practice is constantly evolving and I’m sure I will never be perfect at it, but I will try my hardest. What are boundaries? Boundaries are different for everyone, but for me personally, boundaries

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The Love/Hate Relationship with Imaging

Oh imaging…. it’s a blessing and a curse. Since we don’t have x-ray vision (how amazing would that be!), we have to rely on imaging to know what is going inside your body. As humans, we wish our bodies were just like a car… if a part is chipped, cracked,

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Lesson on Time and Hamstring Flexibility

Another month of 2020 has left us and a new one is beginning. I feel this year has definitely been measured more by actual time and not by significant events. But what is time, really? Sometimes, time feels slow and mundane. Other times, time feels chaotic and all consuming. I

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Are You Eating Enough Calories?

We are on the sassy train this morning! Patients sometimes give us a weird look when we ask them if they are eating ENOUGH calories. In the current diet culture, we are led to believe that most people need to lose weight by cutting calories, exercising more, and eating *good*

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Importance of Sleep

Did you know, that if humans don’t get enough sleep each night then they are prone to increased rates of depression, increased risk of stroke/heart disease, and lowered cognitive function? If you would like to sleep better to improve your overall health, have you ever tried sleep hygiene? Here are

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What Do You Choose… Self Neglect or Self Compassion

“Handle everything you encounter with the mind of a parent.” – Dogen​​​How do you talk to your body? “I hate my painful knee!”…“I love my painful knee!” or do you ignore it?​​​You have a choice between hate, neglect or love, compassion. Think about how you respond to crying baby. If

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Prostate Health and Pelvic Congestion

The prostate is a gland behind the bladder and in front of the rectum inside a physiological male’s body. This gland secretes fluid to protect and maintain the health of sperm.  ​Common symptoms associated with impaired prostate health (such as enlarged prostate, prostatitis, and prostate cancer) are:​​🧔🏻Erectile dysfunction​​🧔🏼Urine retention which

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