Self Care & Health Maintenance

Changing the way we breathe can change the way we feel

August 25, 2016

Breathing is an essential function of life. Like the workings of your heart and other internal organs, your breathing is an automatic response- governed by the autonomic nervous system, which works without conscious effort. But the breath is unique in…

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An alternative approach to chronic pain

June 30, 2016

Chronic pain is a complicated process.  Any time pain lasts longer than “expected” (ex. beyond typical tissue healing time) it is considered chronic or persistent pain. Pain is designed to be a protective mechanism during acute trauma or a threatening…

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Hiking downhill – a Physio perspective

August 27, 2015

Moving smoothly and efficiently will maximize the enjoyment of the day and reduce strain on the body. This is easily practiced in smooth easy walking, rolling along flat terrain. As we ascend hills the power to overcome gravity allows us…

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