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What Happens to our Hips When We Sit?
For most people, this long year of pandemic has translated into a lot more sitting time, and we’re feeling the consequence in our hips. At the studio, hip openers are one of the main requests we’re hearing in classes
Why? Sitting for long periods of time can cause tightness in the hip flexors and lower lower back, and corresponding weakness in the glutes and lower abdominals. This pattern is called Lower Crossed Syndrome (Remember Upper Crossed Syndrome from our last blog?), and there are many ways Pilates can help.
Anatomy Moment: the shoulder girdle
Shoulders have been on my mind lately. Sometimes in the rehab and movement world we see themes in our clients, and lately our clients have been bringing us lots of shoulder puzzles. So thank you all — you know who you are! — for the inspiration of this Anatomy Moment.
Anatomy Moment: take time for your fascia
If you’re like many of us, you may have heard of fascia, but you may be somewhat confused about what exactly it is, or how myofascial release — as performed by a manual therapist or as a self-care technique with a foam roller or pinky ball — helps your body. This article, and our upcoming Roll & Release workshop, is meant for you.
Anatomy Moment: Fascia Matters – but what is it?
I have the pleasure of working with several clients whose work lives are in marketing. One of them told me recently that “fascia is trending!” I was secretly thrilled by this news, because anything trending that has to do with anatomy is just right up my alley.