Written by Adam Lamarche Photo by Toralf Thomassen of Unsplash During the normal gait cycle, there are many different muscle groups that must work in conjunction to produce what is seen as normal rhythmic ambulation. If even one of these muscle groups is disrupted, the kinematic chain will no longer function properly and the gait […]
Acute Back Pain: Bed Rest or Movement?
Acute bouts of lower back pain will affect many over time. These moments can be prompted by faulty body mechanics, prolonged postures, and normal wear of the spine over time. Managing bouts of pain can be a challenging topic to broach. Bed rest and pain and/or muscle relaxant medications were the plan of care adopted […]
Breathing for Overall Health and Pain Control
Breathing is the basis for everything we do. It is a natural and an involuntary process. Normally a person takes 10-14 breaths per minute, so up to 30,000 + breaths per day! So how then, can breathing affect us on a deeper level? Breathing plays a role in regulating mental and emotional states, helps modulate the autonomic […]