Does Your Pillow Affect Your Fascial System? Yes, and I Don’t Use One.

Pillows are a frequent topic brought up by clients who see me for myofascial release.  They are often concerned if the pillow they are using is helping or hurting their bodies, specifically their neck.  Most of my clients also report they have been on a never-ending quest for the perfect pillow that will relieve their… Continue reading Does Your Pillow Affect Your Fascial System? Yes, and I Don’t Use One.

Muscle or Fascia: Which is tight, and how do I know?

A client recently asked me when she should see Pam, whose practice is primarily myotherapy, versus me to receive myofascial release. How would she know if she had tight muscles, tight fascia, or both?  What a great blog post discussion! I share office space with my long-time friend Pam O’Connor, LMT (licensed massage therapist).  She owns… Continue reading Muscle or Fascia: Which is tight, and how do I know?

Myofascial Release and the Forces of Life: Stand-Up Workstations

Should I have a stand-up workstation?  I get this question ALL the time.   My answer… it depends.  Side note: My first-year students at Creighton really dislike that answer, but it is soooo true. Humans are pretty darn complicated. The students eventually get it and use the same phrase when explaining how occupational therapy works to… Continue reading Myofascial Release and the Forces of Life: Stand-Up Workstations

Myofascial Release and the Forces of Life: Mental, Emotional and Spiritual

We are shaped by the forces we experience: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. A while back, I wrote a little about some of the physical forces shaping our lives. Those are generally the most obvious, but I would argue they are not the most significant. Let’s reflect on the non-physical forces that shape our bodies… Continue reading Myofascial Release and the Forces of Life: Mental, Emotional and Spiritual

Myofascial Release and the Forces of Life: Physical Forces

We are shaped by the forces we experience: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Whether you view this statement from a neuroscience perspective or good old-fashioned logic, it can spur a significant amount of reflection should one allow themselves time to do so. Let’s begin our reflection with the physical forces. What physical forces shape your… Continue reading Myofascial Release and the Forces of Life: Physical Forces

Myofascial Release, Movement, and Foot Pain: Ditching Your Shoes May Be the Answer to Constant Achy Feet

Almost all my clients have had pain in their feet. It doesn’t seem to matter how young or how old they are, or whether they have a more sedentary job or a job that requires being on their feet all day.  It is also interesting that it is rarely the primary complaint, and it frequently… Continue reading Myofascial Release, Movement, and Foot Pain: Ditching Your Shoes May Be the Answer to Constant Achy Feet