by Alexandra Ellis | Jul 15, 2017 | Strength, Video |
For the most part, we move our body in very repetitive motions throughout the day. The Follow the Leader exercise will help to stretch your hips, inner thighs and lower back while strengthening all the same areas. Core strength is more than just sit-ups – this...
by Alexandra Ellis | Jul 5, 2017 | Mental Wellness |
We’re all aging on a minute by minute basis, might as well make it as dynamic as possible! If you’ve been hanging around AE Wellness for some time, you know how much of a Katy Bowman fan I am. Her book Move Your DNA made it extremely clear to me that many of the...
by Alexandra Ellis | May 25, 2017 | Mental Wellness, Video |
Meditation and mindfulness are quickly becoming the hot new trend – you can hardly get out of the grocery store without someone or something suggesting you try mindfulness. But meditation is hardly new – people have been practicing mindfulness for...
by Alexandra Ellis | May 8, 2017 | Research |
I’ll be upfront and honest – I have never tried hot yoga. It’s been on my radar for some time, and since a new studio popped up in my neighborhood, I’m seriously considering checking it out. But I’ve always wondered what the effect of heat and humidity is on the...
by Alexandra Ellis | Apr 25, 2017 | Mental Wellness, Self-Care Fix |
I remember fighting naps when I was a kid. I never wanted to go lay down in the middle of the afternoon for fear that all the fun stuff would happen while I was catching Z’s. Fast forward 25 years and now I look forward to naps and can’t wait to get one! We are one of...
by Alexandra Ellis | Apr 4, 2017 | Posture, Self-Care Fix |
When it comes to hip, knee and low back pain, the major muscles present (and blamed for issues) are the quadriceps and hamstrings. This makes sense as the rectus femoris, one of the 4 quadriceps muscles, crosses at the hip and assists with hip flexion and the...
by Alexandra Ellis | Mar 27, 2017 | Life, Research |
What if I told you that the secret to avoiding scars is fat and hair? Scar tissue, as we’ve discussed before (read: The Problem with Scar Tissue), is not regular tissue and can impact your ability to move once it’s developed. While there are things we can do to...
by Alexandra Ellis | Mar 20, 2017 | Self-Care Fix, Video |
Did you know that if you removed everything from your body that was not connective tissue, you’d still basically look the same? One major component of connective tissue is fascia, the gelatinous body wide web that forms the living seams, structures, protection and...
by Alexandra Ellis | Mar 13, 2017 | Therapy Balls |
So you just got a new pair of therapy balls, now what? If you’ve been rolling with foam rollers, lacrosse balls, softballs or another sport-specific ball, you have definitely made an upgrade towards investing in your health, but there are a few things you should know...
by Alexandra Ellis | Mar 10, 2017 | About Me, Self-Care Fix |
In my previous article, Injury Whack-A-Mole, I shared a knee injury I’ve been dealing with for a few months. After finally taking my own advice, I escalated my treatment approach and went to see a Physical Therapist. But not just any Physical Therapist: C. Shante...
Hi, I’m Alexandra Ellis, an anatomy loving body-nerd who enjoys breaking down complicated body concepts to help you maximize your performance for pain-free living.
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