Squat- How You Get There Matters
Squatting regularly is important for pelvic floor health if done properly. Ideally, you would maintain a lumbar (low back) curve while getting in and out of a squat. But because we have been sitting in chairs since first grade through high school or college, and then commuting to and from work in a car, sitting in chairs for meals, sitting on a toilet, and then sitting on a couch in the evening, our bodies are no longer able to get into a weight-bearing squat without tucking the pelvis under.
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You Always Have Time To Squat
No time for squats? If you have time to sit down and stand up, you have time to practice your squats. Katy goes into detail about the vertical shin in the video below and demonstrates the Maui Squat. Alignment Snacks: Hips Don’t Lie, They Sit, Frankie Says Relax, All... READ MORE
Is Your Anteflexed Uterus Pissing Off Your Bladder?
Anteverted uterus and anteflexed uterus: the body of the uterus and to a lesser extent the cervix press hard against the bladder, increasing bladder pressure at the expense of sphincter pressure.
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Have You Walked Your Uterus Today?
Walking and other movements cause the uterus to passively follow your movements. “This promotes the natural and healthy mobility of the uterus. Simple inactivity, even without a structural problem, can reduce mobility and thereby predispose parts of the uterus... READ MORE
BioMat, My Best Purchase of 2013
The Amethyst Richway BioMat offers far-infrared heat, negative ions and amethyst crystals for a deep soothing heat. Far infrared heat penetrates into the body about 7 inches! The amethyst crystal channels are laid over 17 different bonded materials that work to conduct a soothing heat and block EMF’s. I have the full-length size (28″ x 74″) on my massage table
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Hyperkyphosis and Ptosis, Oh My!
Kyphosis is the natural curve of the thoracic spine. The abnormal excessive anterior curvature of the thoracic spine (think rounded upper back) is referred to hyperkyphosis, acquired or excessive kyphosis. Excessive kyphosis can lead to osteoporosis, headaches,... READ MORE
Getting Older and Stronger
Today (December 16) is my birthday. I’m 45 years old today and wanted to do something at 45 that I couldn’t do at 25. That something is a chin-up without having to use my pull-up assist thingy (or crap my pants in the process). If you have seen my... READ MORE
My 15.5 Pound Head!
“For every inch of Forward Head Posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 10 pounds.” -Kapandji, Physiology of Joints, Vol. 3 The image below is an x-ray of my neck. The blue line is where my head is supposed to line up, the red... READ MOREAbout Me
Barbara Horsley, practitioner & educator of abdominal massage, Visceral Manipulation™ practitioner, certified women's health herbal educator, and mind-body therapies.
