Accidents Happen – Are You Prepared?
You’d never think that being able to pick stuff up with your feet or being able to get down to the ground by squatting are super useful skills until you desperately need them. I needed them recently after I injured my back falling out of a raft and onto a rock....
How much is your health worth?
Have you ever thought of how much you’ve already spent on doctors, chiropractors, massage therapy, creams, oils, potions, lotions, pills, and various remedies for your health? And if you’re still not stronger or more flexible or still waking up in pain – was it...
What causes knots, trigger points and adhesions?
If you’ve ever had an upper back massage, you’ve probably felt the lumps and bumps, commonly referred to as “knots”. But what are these really? Remember when I wrote to you about the super important body fabric called fascia? Trigger points, knots and adhesions all...
When was the last time you experienced quiet?
Life is noisy. From phone notifications, family members, the fridge humming along to Alexa reminding you to order more dog food, there is a ton of ambient noise that you are probably not even aware of. There are even some noises you can’t audibly hear – yet they...
If sitting is the new smoking, is standing better?
Have you heard the claim that “sitting is the new smoking”? While it may seem a bit dramatic, it’s not entirely untrue. The claim comes from recent studies that have shown that a sedentary lifestyle (aka not moving) can lead to an increased risk for certain cancers,...
When it comes to the body, it’s all connected
Anatomy and the science of the body have traditionally been taught as a bunch of parts smushed together to make a human. The books make it seem like everything is perfectly neat, tidy and in its “correct” place and has little to no relationship to what’s happening in...
Injury? Make sure you do these 3 things first
Getting an injury is awful. But what’s the best course of action when you’re not feeling your best? Is it RICE? Is it nothing? Is it icing? WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO? I bring this up because I’ve answered a ton of questions the last few weeks about...
Your Aches and Pains are NOT Because You’re Older
Your shoulder may hurt. Your feet may be in pain. Your hips may be tight. But none of these are because of your age. 😱 It may seem like you woke up one morning and suddenly your shoulder hurt and you can no longer touch your toes, but I promise you it didn’t...
What to Do When You Have No Time for Self-Care
The number one reason people tell me they aren’t moving on a regular basis or practicing self-care is that they don’t have any time. I get it – time’s a limited resource. We can’t make more and much of it is already claimed by family, work, and other...Hi, I’m Alex!
Tension. Soreness. Cranky. Achy.
These are all nice words for pain - and pain is something you don’t have to just deal with.
When you don’t feel good - everything suffers. Your relationships, Your home life, Your work life.
You’re not YOU when you’re in pain.
You can change the unchangeable starting today.
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