Barbara Horsley, Author at Alignment Monkey

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

by Barbara Horsley | Aug 1, 2012 | Alignment | 3 comments

Sometimes it’s difficult to know what your alignment actually looks like unless you see yourself in a mirror, window or photograph. Sometimes that’s a good thing, like when you jump off the bed doing the splits while playing the air guitar. You think you... READ MORE

Walking Benefits

by Barbara Horsley | Jul 7, 2012 | Alignment | 2 comments

The way you walk matters. Proper biomechanics allows for optimal function and flow of blood, lymph and nerve conduction with minimal wear and tear of the tissues. Our muscles and even our bones have adapted to our daily habits and end up influencing how we walk, for better or for worse.

Retroverted Uterus a Natural Solution

by Barbara Horsley | Jun 5, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Uterus, uterine position | 202 comments

A retroverted uterus is when the uterus is tipped back. In this article, I explain the symptoms of a tipped uterus, its causes, and how they can be corrected.

Correct Toes™ Toe Spacers

by Barbara Horsley | May 23, 2012 | Alignment, Bunions, Correct Toes, Toe Spacers | 49 comments

Your feet are your foundation. What does your foundation look like? Is it collapsing inward like a sinkhole (over-pronation)? Are your toes curled up like a buckling sidewalk (hammertoes)? Does it look like you are standing on a mudslide (foot smear)? Would you... READ MORE

Knee Pain-Are Your Kneecaps Stuck up?

by Barbara Horsley | Apr 20, 2012 | Alignment, pelvic floor | 23 comments

If you have stuck-up kneecaps you’re at risk of having knee pain, hip pain, or other joint-related problems. According to the CDC in 2009, the total knee replacements in the US equaled 676,000 and total hip replacements equaled 327,000! Of the 676,000 knee replacements, 303,000 were between the ages of 45-64! And of the 327,000 hip replacements, 152,000 were between the ages of 45-64!

Vaginal (Pelvic) Steams: Review

by Barbara Horsley | Apr 7, 2012 | Happy Uterus | 73 comments

This article is for educational purposes only. All reported benefits are based on personal accounts and are not based on scientific studies. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult a qualified health care professional if... READ MORE

Is Sitting The New Smoking?

by Barbara Horsley | Apr 2, 2012 | Alignment | 8 comments

It’s not so much that sitting in chairs is bad, it’s the frequency that we sit in chairs that is causing problems like low bone density, short weak muscles, abdominal congestion, decreased blood and lymph flow and cellular degeneration. We weren’t... READ MORE

Upper Body Strength, Pull-Up Journey

by Barbara Horsley | Mar 6, 2012 | Alignment | 6 comments

I have super strong hands from doing massage for 18 years (I challenge any of you suckers to a thumb wrestling match!), but there is no way I could pull myself over a fence if the cops were chasing me. Upper body strength is important not only for fleeing from the cops but also for pain-free baby holding, keeping the shoulders down away from the ears, reducing neck strain and improving blood flow to the head.Rest your arms at your side, now look down. Are your elbow pits facing forward, or are they pointing inward with the knuckles forward? If the elbow pits are pointing inward

Squatty Potty Review

by Barbara Horsley | Feb 19, 2012 | Alignment, Happy Belly | 130 comments

This is why I love the Squatty Potty: It’s fun to say Squatty Potty. The platform that you put your feet on has a slight angle tilting away from you, allowing for tight calf muscles, so if you have been wearing shoes with positive heels most of your life this is a nice feature. Even a one inch heel from an athletic shoe can shorten your calf muscles and make it difficult to get into a proper squat.