Blog
29 Sep 2019
More about breathing
By Margaret Kraeling, PTI thought I would add a follow up to Laurie’s last blog on breathing as well as offer a brief exercise program that not only works on breath control but has a huge impact on overall health.First – a few things that we already know –- Close to 80% of the population breathes incorrectly ie: mouth and upper chest breathing.- Your nose is the only organ that can properly prepare the air you breath in.- Mouth breathing elevates the blood pressure and he... More
02 Aug 2019
Your Breath
By Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt, CAFCI, CCRTHa ha! No, I’m not about to tell you that I know you had onions for lunch or curry for dinner! Instead, I’m going to remind you to breath! It is a rather well known fact that people in chronic pain also tend to have poor breathing patterns. Shallow breath. Usually only utilizing the top parts of the lungs. Imagine yourself when you have a stomach ache. You sit hunched over or lie curled up. You contract your body to wrap around y... More
14 Apr 2019
Are You Squatting Enough?
By Laurie Edge-Hughes I bet you had to think about that! Maybe you thought there was a typo in that title. But no! It’s exactly what I mean. Squatting is a good preventative maneuver for your knees!Now, those of you with knee problems are likely thinking, “YIKES”! However, maybe trying to squat more often could take care of that.Here’s a helpful (and I think slightly motivational) video on the topic! I ... More
