How to Build Strong and Stable Shoulders
Around 2.5 million years ago, humans stopped climbing trees and started throwing. Of course, this bony and physical adaptation didn’t happen overnight, but through evolution, our earliest ancestors developed the ability to throw tools overhead (spears anyone?) which...
Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee
When I told my husband that I was thinking of cutting my coffee habit, he looked at me like I was crazy. Why on earth would you give up the delicious toasty beverage that we enjoy as part of our morning ritual? In fact, the average American drinks 2.1 coffee drinks...
Build Foot and Ankle Stability (Ankle Sprain Rehab!)
Have you ever considered how important your big toe is to walking? It plays a critical role in walking, running and jumping, but tends to be very weak because it’s constantly covered by shoes. Don’t believe me? Take your shoes and socks off, stand...
How to Stretch the Psoas and Obliques
Most of us think only of its role as a hip flexor when it comes to the psoas. But did you know that your psoas is also closely tied to back pain? And poor posture can also create psoas tension — which can lead to low back and hip pain? There are a million and...
Improve Core and Spine Rotational Strength
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...
What Happens To Your Brain When You Meditate?
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...
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...
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...
What Does Icing Really Do?
If you’re not following AE Wellness on Facebook, you may have missed my newest weekly segment, Anatomy with Alex. Each week, I spend anywhere 20-30 minutes talking about a seemingly complicated body concept to help make it relevant and practical for you. Whether it’s...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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