Yoga: A Practice of Steadiness and Ease
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, […]
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Hypermobility: The Pro’s and Con’s of Flexible Connective Tissue
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 […]
Pain Part 3: Healing Your Body-Mind
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 was in a lot of pain with mobility issues. Catherine Lewan, DPT, was very understanding and made me feel comfortable about discussing all the ways that the pain was interfering with my […]
How to do your own functional pelvic floor self-exam
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
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. […]
The Hypermobility Spectrum and Life as a Zebra
As a yoga instructor and former professional dancer, I’ve frequently heard people say they wish they were as flexible as I am. But the old adage holds true: the grass […]