Alexandra Ellis
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Fascia-nating Fascia (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...
The Care and Keeping of Your 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...
Injury Update: I’ve been Maestrofied
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...
Does Research Have All the Answers?
I am a constant seeker of knowledge and information but one of the side effects is that I often stumble over something that is in direct conflict with what I previously thought to be true. This happens all the time - and everyone’s opinion and viewpoint on any given...
3 Things To Do Right Now for Your Back Pain
Did you know that approximately 80% of Americans experience at least one episode of back pain during their lifetime? It’s one of the leading causes for missed days of work, school and decreased productivity. The traditional treatment route includes ice, heat and pain...
Instant Stress Relief in 3 Easy Steps
If you find yourself in an anxious and panicked state throughout your day, you are not alone. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect 18.1 percent of adults in the United States (approximately 40 million adults between...
Injury Whack-A-Mole
I am going to bust two myths today: 1) that teachers never get injured and 2) that there is a magical place where everything is perfect and there is no work to be done. Neither one of those is true. I’ve been dealing with pain for a few months now. Like many people, I...
How to be Mindful Doing Anything
There is an all out competition for your attention at any given moment of every single day. As you’re reading this article, you might also be listening to music, someone might be calling your name, or there’s some attention-grabbing event happening in your...
How to Safely Transition to Barefoot Shoes
I am a huge fan of barefoot/zero drop shoes for restoring and maintaining the health of the feet and body. But just like you wouldn’t take your 95-year-old bedridden grandmother on a hike up to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro immediately upon getting cleared for light...
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Rotator Cuff
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a shoulder injury - oh wait, you might not be able to raise your hand without clicking, popping or some other odd noise if you’ve ever injured your shoulders! The rotator cuff is one of the most commonly injured muscle groups in the...