Reflexology is a massage-based treatment that stems from the ancient idea that the foot is connected to all the organs in the body through energy channels. Much like acupuncture, reflexology believes that congestion in the body’s energy lines is what causes certain kinds of pain. Applying pressure and massaging nerve endings in the foot can […]
Posture is something we all probably take for granted, and we would not usually not associate back pain with posture. Simply put, posture is the way we hold ourselves and is impacted by the proper alignment of our bones and muscles. Often individuals experience pain when their joints are dislocated or suddenly out of alignment. That pain can be more gradual when the joint is slowly brought out of alignment from years of slouching or hunching over. In effect, poor posture develops from extended periods, sometimes years, of bad habits.
Pilates exercises promote back strengthening and ultimately a healthy back. Learning how to maintain a neutral spine and strengthen the core back muscles are the keys to reducing persistent low back pain.