Dysfunctional movement patterns of the neck and shoulder are connected to proper breathing techniques and the function of the diaphragm.The diaphragm may be our muscle of respiration, but it’s more than just breath. It has an impact on all of our major physiological systems; posture, rib cage mobility, circulation, blood pressure, asthma, immune function, digestion, acidContinue Reading »
Why is it that we as women struggle with a consistent self-care plan? I want you to think about why you may put your self-care on the back burner. What is it that you need to say “NO” to? Think about why you never have time for yourself? Here are the common reasons I hear fromContinue Reading »
If you’ve never experienced physical therapy before you may not understand what physical therapy actually is and how it can solve the mystery of your pain, restore your mobility, and help you return to the things you love to do! I hear it all the time from my patients: “If I had known that thisContinue Reading »
Have you ever had a C-section? No matter how old the c-section scar is it can contribute to decreased core stability, low back pain, pelvic floor issues, bilateral hip/knee, and lower leg pain. The scar can affect movement patterns and contribute to decreased core/leg strength. You may be thinking- “I had my c-section over 30 yearsContinue Reading »
Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with cancer? I know from personal experience as a lung cancer survivor how difficult this can be not only for the patient but for the family. It is a shocker to hear this diagnosis. It can be a very confusing and stressful time. I never thoughtContinue Reading »
Learn to avoid back pain, move the right way, and avoid taking painkillers!Have you ever lifted something the wrong way and perhaps strained or injured your back? I know I have! Most of us have experienced this at some point in our life. In the United States, nearly 6.3 million are injured each year in theContinue Reading »
This week I received a phone call from a woman who was struggling with acute low back pain. She asked “Martha this isn’t the first time my back has flared up, do you have any tips to ease back pain?” I want to first say that everyone’s back and body are quite different. There areContinue Reading »
Heal Those Issues in your Tissues Do you struggle with neck/pain or headaches? Perhaps you experience fear, anxiety, or you just can’t let go of an emotional wound that keeps you stuck and from moving forward with your life. Often headaches can be triggered by stress, fear, and taking on other people’s stuff. Are youContinue Reading »
A few weeks ago I recently spoke on the topic of learning how to set personal and professional boundaries at the Cape Cod Women’s Conference in Falmouth, MA. During my presentation we discussed the Boundary Myths that get in the way of us creating healthy boundaries. I realized that many women in the audience heldContinue Reading »
Learn to Nurture Your Soul Learning to say NO can be a challenge for many of us. We as women tend to put ourselves on the back burner. You probably are familiar with the phrase “put your own oxygen mask on first before you help someone else.” It is true! There are a variety ofContinue Reading »
