Jan 15
The skeletal framework of bones beneath skeletal muscle is an important component for everyday functionality. The brain acts as the central command center, sending signals down the spinal cord to the extremities, instructing them to move in a specific manner. Muscular strength and neuromuscular coordination are essential for this process to occur efficiently and safely. …
Jan 08
“Fat loss,” were the words that were ejected out of Ramona’s mouth faster than the explosive reaction of water being sprinkled on a pan of oil at the smoke point. We ask our personal training clients open-ended questions at the conclusion of their four-week exercise prescriptions. Each exercise prescription includes a full-body strength and conditioning …
Nov 20
Recreational physical activities bring joy to our lives. If we have kids or grandkids, sporty physical activities such as heading out to the field to play catch or getting down on the ground on the hands and knees to interact with a 6-month-old infant, require the confidence, coordination, and strength to bend the knees, move …
Oct 24
Humans function in dynamic environments and rely on the body’s automated responses to adjust to imbalances. The body’s internal wiring is equipped with a vast network of neuromuscular connections, granting the ability to immediately adapt to even the slightest indication of imbalance. The human body’s infrastructure functions as a central processing unit, with hard-wired connections …
Sep 12
Lower back, knee, and shoulder pain rank among the top contributors to hindrances to functional movement and participating in physical activities we enjoy. Sitting at desks all day or mustering through routines of manual labor can cause us to ignore our body’s pain points. After logging off the work scene, physical pain from previous injuries …
Aug 28
Our spines are comprised of five unique sections of bones called vertebrae. Starting from the top of the head and travelling down to the base of our hips, the sections of the vertebrae are the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx. These collections of uniquely shaped bones offer specific features allowing for movement in particular …
Aug 15
The challenges of everyday life hit us from various angles. Whether it’s the stresses of work life, a struggle in an interpersonal relationship, or the worry of a health problem, stray thoughts that stimulate worry, anxiety, or any other undesirable emotion consume a significant amount of energy. While electronic devices that are meant to connect …
Aug 01
Reaching back to slide your arm into a zip-up hoodie, fixing a bun or ponytail in your hair, or simply lying on your side while sleeping in your bed shouldn’t be too challenging. However, for those of us who have endured an injury to one or both of the shoulders, a seemingly simple everyday life …
Jul 17
As humans circle the sun, adding another year to their lives, some things remain the same, while others change. Thanks to the discovery of our buddy Isaac Newton in the late 1600s, we know that the presence of gravity remains constant. Until our sun goes into a supernova a few million years from now, we’re …
May 03
Standing upright doesn’t seem like a task we should have to consciously put effort toward. The ability to keep the body vertical with the head, torso, and legs perpendicular to the ground can be commonly overlooked. That is, until the muscles, bones, and joints bracketing the supporting structures meant to keep the body in the …
