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When we talk about hip movement, we are talking about the dynamic movement of the femur as it sits inside the pelvis. Hip motions are flexion, extension, rotation, abduction, and adduction of the thigh (the femur). The movement of the femur moves the pelvis. You can see this during the gait cycle (the walking cycle). When you move a leg backward (extend it), the pelvis moves backward on the same side. The pelvis and the sacrum have their own motions. The pelvis tilts and rota

Dorsiflexion happens when you raise your toes toward your shin. It also happens when your foot is firmly planted on the ground and your knee moves over your ankle, as in a squat position. Healthy dorsiflexion range of motion affects every motion in the body, even the swing of a volleyball players arm! The health of your feet and lower legs is vital to the health of the rest of your body! In my practice, I only work with women who are experiencing jaw tension, TMJ dysfunction,

Proper fitness boosts circulation of immune cells and strengthens the immune system’s ability to identify and prioritize triggers, which lessens the chances of the immune system overreacting. Moderate and consistent exercise also causes the body to release anti-inflammatory compounds, which also aids your immune system’s response. Exercise is a way to protect your tissues.

In this post, I will quickly name some of the TMJ muscles that we work on in a therapy session. In an hour-long session, we are working the head, neck, and TMJ muscles but we won't be able to get to everything. This therapy is slow and detailed, so we may get to different muscles during different sessions. As treatment progresses, more areas will "open up" and treatment can become "deeper."As we work together, we also address muscles such as the psoas, the QL, and the diaphr

You can turn to Ayurveda to understand your reactions, your current state of health and wellness, and how, moving into the rest of your year, you can slowly but dynamically improve your health. Ayurveda is a pattern, a predictable way to see the body and understand your reactions to everything.