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Rib flare occurs over time typically due to muscul

Rib flare occurs over time typically due to muscular dysfunction or habitual "poor posture". (I'm not a huge proponent of that label, since posture comes in different forms, but it's the easiest way to convey this message.)

Since rib flares are a byproduct of a chronic cause, the remedy will typically take time, but it's worth fixing. Why? If left alone, it could trickle into your ability to move your shoulders and hips- both of which are junctions to your appendages that help you interact with the world.

Proper cueing of full respiration cycles will help get you started on your road to recovery.

Rib Flare Respiration Exercise:
1) Lie on your back, with knees bent. Place a folded small towel under your lower back and squeeze a foam roller in between your knees if you typically have difficulty engaging your hamstrings

2) Extend both arms forward, with your palms up. Take a deep breath in- allowing air to expand your belly, chest, and sides of your ribs. Take your time- ideally 3-4 sec.

3) Exhale. Reach forward with your arms. Squeeze the foam roller with your knees, while digging your heels into the floor. Feel your lower back compress the towel. Notice your ribs flatten and become flush with your pelvis. Hold for 3-4sec.

4) Rinse and repeat for 10-15 cycles.

This is just the simplest way to initiate proper breathwork. There are tons of variations, depending on your needs. Send me a DM if you have any questions!

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If your lower back is tight, you might notice that

If your lower back is tight, you might notice that curling up into a ball stretches muscles of your lower back. Conversely, bloating pushes your abdomen forward and compresses the lumbar spine- causing tightness and difficulty breathing deeply. The abdominal massage in this video might help alleviate that pressure.

First, your GI works by pushing chyme (basically a ball of food) through your intestines via peristalsis. Peristalsis is a motion similar to squeezing toothpaste. This is important to remember, because your goal is to mimic that motion during the massage.

"I <3 U" (10 reps each)
"I": Left ribcage down to left pelvis
"L": Right ribcage to left, down to left pelvis
"U": Right pelvis, up to left, slide to left ribcage, and down

Remember! Move clockwise, following this sequence- this is the direction of your digestive tract! Moving in the opposite direction may cause more congestion and constipation. It also helps to drink a warm glass of water before this.

And if you've been experiencing chronic gut issues, what are you waiting for? Your gut health is essential to longevity and performance.

Book a discovery call with my best friend and dietitian Renee, @nourishwithrenee.rd

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As an RMT, we can help with your MSK injuries. MS

As an RMT, we can help with your MSK injuries.

MSK stands for musculoskeletal, and can range from specific injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, to unspecified injuries such as back pain.

Like any other practitioner, it might take some time before you find a therapist that best suits your needs. A good way to start is by asking your RMT about their clientele demographic, treatment style, and even lifestyle.

Professionally, we're also trained to help you identify systemic conditions you might otherwise overlook. As healthcare professionals who see our clients the most, it is our due diligence to notice changes in your organ health too. (Which may be seen via your pulse, respiratory, or skin changes.)

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Have a nagging headache that won't go away? Heada

Have a nagging headache that won't go away?

Headaches are tricky. They come in many forms, with a variety of causes- but one that I commonly see in my practice are referral pain caused by tight SCMs (aka the sternocleidomastoid muscle).

Under chronic overuse or acute stress, this muscle may develop trigger points that refer to the temples or the eyes. Massaging the temples f e e l like it will help alleviate symptoms, but working on the SCM usually does the trick.

What type of headaches do you usually get? Let me know!

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Ever confused by your 80% coverage that didn't cov

Ever confused by your 80% coverage that didn't cover 80%? Here's why
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Constantly stressing about form, exercise, and pos

Constantly stressing about form, exercise, and posture is not going to fix you.

Your body is a multi-planar, adaptable piece of machinery that doesn't get enough credit for what it does.

Pain, tightness, and injuries aren't signs of a weak body, but a symptom of a disconnected one. Ever notice how your injuries are seemingly caused by simple tasks such as sleeping, driving, or tripping over your own foot? Injuries that randomly appear or have "unknown causes" show disconnect between your body's plea for rest, or are a result of mindless motion.

The best way to address your body's queries is to draw mindfulness towards your symptoms. Find your breath. Your upper back hurts? When was the last time you felt your upper back expand when you took a breath?

Working on your posture is great, but we're not meant to look like a pole. If your goal for achieving a perfect posture is to mitigate pain, start with your breath. It'll take you miles, while back trainers give you an inch.
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