Why Relaxing Muscles Improves Posture More Than Correction The Problem With “Fixing” Posture Why effort-based posture doesn’t last In a world obsessed with correction, we’ve been taught that better posture comes from trying harder: sit up straighter, pull your...
Why Resistance Training Matters for Women’s Health & Longevity Why Resistance Training Is Often Overlooked Strength training isn’t about changing your body—it’s about supporting it When someone asks you about your exercise routine, does resistance training come...
Autoimmune Disease in Women: Why the Nervous System Matters Why Autoimmune Disease Affects Women Differently Autoimmune conditions disproportionately affect women Autoimmune diseases affect women at disproportionately high rates. In fact, nearly 80% of people...
Emotional Release During Dry Needling: A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Perspective If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I cried during dry needling and I don’t know why,” let’s talk about that — because it’s more common than you think, especially for women. And no, it’s...
Slightly Moody, Mildly Confused: Could This Be Perimenopause? How PT Can Help You Feel Like YOU Again Perimenopause is the period of time before menopause when your body starts to change. Your hormones, especially estrogen, go up and down a lot during this time. This...
The Benefits of Walking Barefoot: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective As physical therapists, we often emphasize the importance of movement for overall health, but have you ever considered the benefits of being barefoot? While shoes provide protection and support,...
