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Anatomy Moment: The Suboccipital Muscles
The suboccipital muscles are a group of eight tiny muscles - four on the right, four on the left - that attach the skull to the first and second vertebrae in the neck. Anatomical terms can give us a host of information about muscle shape or location, and, in some cases, function. Let’s explore what the suboccipital muscle names tells us…
Anatomy Moment: The Dynamic Pelvic Floor
If you’ve ever done a kegel, or even if you know about this simple exercise, you may know where the pelvic floor is, but why is it so important? The pelvic floor is the “pilot light” for our internal core unit, it helps support our organs and it helps ensure proper hip, lower back, and pelvic movement mechanics. And there is so much more to it than the kegel!
Anatomy Moment: 52 foot bones
Feet have been on my mind lately. Many of my clients have foot pain, and just recently I got back to running after taking some time off due my own bout with it. I like to start my interest in a particular area with the anatomy – if we don’t know what’s there, it’s hard to be able to treat it! Way back in the beginnings of my anatomy geekiness, I was fascinated with the fact that a quarter of the bones of the human body are in our feet.
Client Spotlight: Meet Nicole!
At Corpo Kinetic, we specialize in Pilates and bodywork for rehabilitation. This means that the majority of our time is spent with people one-on-one, addressing individual needs and concerns.
Happy Earth Day! Getting grounded…
Sunday, April 22nd is Earth Day. Fun fact! Did you know that when you stand barefoot on natural ground, there is an electron transfer between your body, via the soles of your feet, and the earth?