Why do we LOAD weak tissues? The Wisdom of Wolff’s Law
If you are familiar with Wolff’s Law, you know that tissues get stronger when we load them. In the 19th century Wolff noticed this effect in bones, but we’ve since […]
If you are familiar with Wolff’s Law, you know that tissues get stronger when we load them. In the 19th century Wolff noticed this effect in bones, but we’ve since […]
“So why do you need an echocardiogram?” asks the technician with perfectly curled eyelashes. As this is my third echo, I’m accustomed to having to explain: “I have a […]
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is estimated to affect approximately 500,000 people in the United States (Bryarly et al 2019) and has been identified as the leading cause of disability […]
If you have ever wondered, “Can I really do yoga?” the answer is YES. It just might not look like your current idea of what yoga looks like, […]
If you are looking for reasons to opt-out of sit-ups, here are some of my favorites: We already flex our spines a lot. If you sit a good part of […]
Most people who score high on the Beighton Scale become familiar with some of the perks of hypermobility: You can amuse your peers with your circus-worthy feats. You may have […]
Let’s get one thing straight: Your mind and body are indeed connected. Unfortunately, people in pain are often treated as broken parts. This is not your fault. You are not […]
I work with people in pain. As much as I hope to establish rapport and a sense of partnership in our time together, none of these folks are hanging out […]
You might be thinking, “Why would I need to do this?” Well, even if you get regular exams, it’s very likely that your doctor has never tested the various […]
Pain Part 1: Enter the Matrix Perhaps you remember seeing the popular movie “The Matrix,” and maybe you are wondering what on earth it has to do with pain physiology. […]