Well, it may not be 50 actual shades, but there are many considerations that go into creating a good, comprehensive stretching program. Over the holidays, I was approached by an acquaintance who asked my opinion on stretching. He said he had been told by his doctor that he should “stretch more” to … [Read more...]
Mimi’s Minute: Hip Tips for Walking Taller
My 90-year young Grandmother is spunky and energetic. She goes to the Y every day for water aerobics, bakes batches and batches of cookies, cooks homemade Italian meals and manages to keep up with her 4 sons and all of her grandchildren! Whew! I’m tired just thinking about it. Although she still … [Read more...]
Get To The Bottom of Low Back Pain
So often, clients referred to Re-Kinect for low back pain management are surprised when one of their first activities involves activating and strengthening the butt. My favorite story about this came from a client who told of going out with friends after her assessment session with me. She had been … [Read more...]
Mimi’s Minute: Walk Faster to Ease Your Back
It’s that time of year again when everyone is out perusing the mall, trying to find the perfect present for that special someone. If you are lucky, the perfect gift will be displayed in the window of the first store you visit. If you aren’t so lucky, it might take a couple of hours to find that … [Read more...]
Go “Head First” to Improve Posture: 3 Exercises
“Sit up straight!” was a mantra I heard throughout my young life. As a young equestrienne, I had riding instructors as well as both my parents reinforcing this message on a daily basis. As annoying as it was then, there are many days I wish I still had those daily reminders. Modern life is full of … [Read more...]
Mimi’s Minute: When Is It Best To Stretch?
I’m often asked during training sessions, “should I stretch before or after I exercise?” Do you ever wonder about this exact question? If you’ve done any research on the topic, you’ve likely found it to be extremely controversial. There are many different opinions, thoughts and studies on it. … [Read more...]
Mimi’s Minute: Shoulder Impingement
Recently, I had a client complain of mild, achy shoulder pain when washing her hair. Since she said she had “done nothing” to hurt her shoulder, she was frustrated with the pain, and concerned about having a major shoulder injury brewing. Since she had full range of motion, but experienced pain when … [Read more...]
Mimi’s Minute: Why does my knee make that noise?
Many of us notice a little noise in the knees when going up or down stairs, or when bending to pick up something we’ve dropped. If there is no pain associated with the noise, it’s probably just a harmless condition the medical community calls “crepitus.” It could signal a little wear and tear on the … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help You Avoid Back Pain When Shoveling Snow
I realize I’m a little late with this, but as I write this from a hotel room in snowy New Jersey, I’m betting you’ll have the opportunity to use these tips before winter formally ends, or maybe even before the weekend ends. The truth is, I had several folks come in after last week’s “Snowpocalypse,” … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Kick Leg Cramps to the Curb
Winter is clearly upon us, and with the falling temperatures, many folks are coming in complaining of leg cramps at night. You know the kind: they wake you out of a blissfully deep sleep, causing you to leap to your feet to stretch a painfully tight calf or hamstring. If that’s not bad enough, the … [Read more...]