The world is a staircase. Some go up, and some come down. We must ascend. From Accordion Crimes by Annie Proulx Let me tell you one of my favorite pastimes: On one of my strolls through a bookstore I found the book: “Stair Walks in San Francisco”, by Adah Bakalinsky. She describes 27 stair walks
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Why Physical Therapists Use Pilates as a Tool
If you ever go to the gym or fitness studio, you may be familiar with Pilates. It is a fitness system that is used to strengthen the core through a controlled workout. Pilates has become a popular choice in exercise and a vital tool in physical therapy. I use Pilates in my clinic because it
Let’s talk about: Muscle Tightness
Do you ever think you need to stretch more because your muscles feel tight? Or, have you ever wanted to increase your flexibility even though you could easily touch the floor leaning forward? Have you ever felt that it is suddenly hard to reach your feet to do your nails, but otherwise your muscles feel
CranioSacral Therapy in Big Sur
“It is said when the Eagle and the Condor share the same sky the world will come more into balance,” Daniel Bianchetta Last week I had the pleasure of assistant teaching at a CranioSacral Seminar with the Upledger Institute at Esalen in Big Sur. And I must say, Esalen, the Center for Theory and Research, is a really
Ergonomics
Here’s a fundamental truth – the way you sit, stand, and move at work and at home has a huge influence on the muscular skeletal system. We all fall victim to bad posture, and especially at work. Neck pain, back pain, headaches, eye strains, we’ve all experienced it. But not very many people take an
Kinesio Tape is Therapy Magic!
Have you ever wondered what the tape is your physical therapist uses to tape the surface of your injury? The one that comes in many different colors and is either applied as a thick band or as octopus legs spread out over the problem area? Well, that tape is called Kinesio Tape and it is
Cervical Radiculopathy
It’s not everyday that you wake up feeling completely free of stress and pain. Unless you took the opportunity to completely rest during our recent three-day weekend, it’s very likely that you’re feeling the after effects of being active! It’s not everyday that you wake up feeling completely stress free! However, being active has been
Urinary Incontinence
Do you always have to go? Not just ‘go’, but really have to go? Is it nearly impossible for you to hold it in? Have you ever had to run for the bathroom, all the while scared you won’t make it? Do you find yourself heading for the toilet multiple times a day? Does it