Hallux Abductus Valgus (HAV) a.k.a. BUNIONS is a common foot deformity. It is more commonly found in women (but men develop this too). This condition is frequently attributed to poor fitting footwear or is related to other foot issues. Let us 1st begin with footwear...
Plantar Fasciitis is a common complaint of individuals with foot pain. Most often people with this condition will report pain in their heel and/or arch. Frequently people report pain with walking, especially early in the day (right out of bed) or after a period of...
The principles of Pilates are consistent with an exercise program that promotes back health and can help relieve back pain. Learning awareness of the alignment of the spine and strengthening the postural muscles are two important elements. Secondarily, Pilates...
This is an excellent question and a reason that many individuals struggle with when attempting to begin an exercise program. One of the 1st things I ask when someone poses this question is – tell me more about what it feels like? Does it feel like muscle soreness or...
Dry Needling is a treatment procedure performed to aid in the recovery of muscle/joint issues or injuries. It is an intervention that dates back to the 1940’s, derived from older methods of trigger point injections. Dry needling has gained increased popularity over...
A PROFESSIONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH CAN HELP YOU DISCOVER THE TOOLS AND DEVELOP THE STRATEGIES YOU NEED FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS. Most of us say we want better health and well-being. We say we know what to do, we just don’t do it. We recognize we may...
I am often how asked for advice on how to begin and exercise program (safely). Many people I speak with want to exercise for stress relief, to lose weight, to get in better shape for some event, or just for better health. At the same time these same individuals are...
Tennis elbow as it is often called is not just an injury caused by tennis. This injury took on its name because it was often reported by tennis players. The manner in which tennis players repeatedly struck the ball resulted in increased strain of the forearm muscles...
Difficulty sleeping comfortably is one of the main complaints for individuals with shoulder pain. This is especially true for those people who are side sleepers. Most who suffer report trying all kinds of ways to sleep better but just haven’t found the ticket yet....
Shoulder issues are common given the number of muscles (about 16) that must work in proper sequence to make it function optimally. It is not uncommon for something to temporarily go awry and soreness or pain appear. The rotator cuff is often blamed for shoulder...