Back pain can be related to your core. There I said it. I am 100% sure you have heard of “deep core muscles” before. But do you really know what they are? Before you say yes, many people (including highly educated folks within my own industry and the medical community at large) don’t know what “deep … [Read more...]
How to Avoid “The Agony of The Feet”
A few weeks ago, my client Blake came in for his weekly session with a new complaint- his feet were “killing him!” (And his back wasn’t so great either.) I took a look at his shoes. They were a brand new pair of supped-up, stiff-as-a-board cross-trainers. And boy were they supportive! They even had … [Read more...]
Pain with Flat Feet? Try This Fix!
Recently, my middle daughter Katarina, age 7, has been waking up during the middle of the night complaining of leg pain. At first we thought the discomfort was due to growing pains, but after visiting with her pediatrician, we learned that the problem was coming from her overly pronated or flat … [Read more...]
How Those Red Ropes Relieve Your Back Pain
I recently met a new client whom I will refer to as Barbara. When Barbara walked in my office for the first time, she saw exercise balls, bands and stretch tables -- pretty standard fare in any fitness setting. Then she stopped and stared, and pointed at the ceiling. A puzzled look came across her … [Read more...]
Beating Back Pain for Tennis
You know that Annie song, “You’re never fully dressed without a smile?” Well, sometimes it can be hard to smile when your body is in pain or discomfort. As you know, pain is very subjective and personal. It’s hard to define what your own pain feels like, but you know that it’s real, and if not … [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...]