We often think about structure and function affecting pain, and understand that tension only adds to pain, but we don’t often consider the impact that tension has on structure and function. Tittel’s muscle slings illustrate how we are wired from a structure, function and tension point of view. Tension can affect structure and function Whether...Read More
Breath in through the nose and out through the mouth. The idea is that when you inhale from the nose you get oxygen quicker to your brain and that helps to reduce tension. While you may not actually be directly increasing oxygen to the brain with this technique, you are likely activating your autonomic nervous...Read More
What might you do if traditional diagnostic testing is not enough? Certainly there are situations when just that happens. Consider the instance of tension. In this instance, while traditional tests may address anxiety, they don’t really address tension. When this occurs physical assessment techniques may be more fruitful. Examples might include trying to perform cross...Read More
I hear it all the time: “I used to exercise but then my knee went bad”. It is common. Some just stop exercising and others look for alternatives but lack the enthusiasm they once had for their new sport or activity; many see their overall health decline. That creates internal tension as options are reduced....Read More
Taking personal ownership in your health is not as easy as it sounds. Most people take their health for granted. Life can be so demanding that finding the time to take care of oneself can seem like a burden so when things are OK, why worry? But when things are not OK and we are...Read More
Move your square. What square? Your torso. The portion of your body between your shoulders and hips. When moving your square its a good idea to maintain posture. Think of stature. Stand tall and keep your head balanced. Your ears should be over your shoulders (your head should not be in front or...Read More
Freedom from chronic pain, a life with less tension, fewer limits and more options are things all of want. The problem is we just don’t know how to get there. We need help to learn new tactics and strategies to help us get well. Sometimes in order to achieve such lofty goals we have to...Read More
Recently there has been excitement regarding the use of three dimensional exercise to improve health in Parkinson’s Disease. And there should be. Three Dimensional Exercise is the Key At Piedmontpmr.com we have promoted three dimensional exercise programs including Systema Health and Brain Highways for sometime now. In each instance, exercises are employed that are intended...Read More
Balance is a simple word but it can have multiple applications when it comes to health. Of course there is physical balance. No one wants to fall No one wants to fall, at least not until they have been trained, and then falling can become fun. Maintaining physical balance increases awareness of your feet, legs,...Read More
Move your hips! How often do you consider if you move your hips enough? Even if you enjoy exercising, you many not have considered how important it is to move your hips. Naturally, learning how to do so will increase range or motion, flexibility and muscular strength, but it can also improve tendon and ligament...Read More
