Your gut and endocrine (read: hormonal) health can really suffer after you have a big surgery. One of the most common things I see is if you have had a hip arthroscopy, or really any surgery, prepare to have some serious gut health interruptions. Why can you expect your gut health and hormone health after…
Testimonial from Dr. Caroline Withall November started positively in my hip scope rehab journey, having climbed my way out of the hole I was slipping into, both mentally and physically. Concentrating on glut work only has begun to pay some dividends, in particular the ball bridge exercise. This is a good one for people like…
A Great Voice (& Core) Can’t Happen without a Great Pelvic Floor For those of you interested in the voice to pelvic floor connection – or if you are just learning about it, here’s a brief overview, plus lots of resources, on how the voice and pelvic floor are dependent on each other. Voice to…
What is a tight pelvic floor? In 2012 Dr. Stephanie Faubion from the Mayo Clinic wrote a scientific article on recognition and management of the “nonrelaxing pelvic floor,” at the time and probably still, an under-recognized and under-treated problem in women. The wonderful thing about this article was that it brought attention to a problem…
Pose of the Week is all about tackling hip and pelvic issues in yoga postures. The goal is to make a yoga pose fit your body, rather than trying to force your body to fit a yoga pose. Visit my blog to see the other Posts of the Week and sign up for my newsletter…
Medical Therapeutic Yoga & Physical Therapy mean better self-care and better patient care. Self-care is more critical than ever – for every individual, for our communities, and particularly for those of us who work in health care. As Audre Lorde said, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation.” The truth is – we…
This short 10 minute video offers a free guided meditation to help you find relief from constipation. This guided meditation can help with constipation that may be driven by 3 factors: If you aren’t getting adequate hydration, fiber, and physical activity, the meditation won’t likely get rid of constipation. However, the meditation can still help…
The COVID pandemic has stopped much of the world as we know, creating a “new normal”. Once busy streets and shops are empty, activities are cancelled and you may not even be going to work. One thing that the virus has not stopped is pain and injury. Maybe you were seeing your PT when stay…
Sleep Isn’t Optional About â…“ of our life is spent sleeping. We spend so much time trying to enjoy our waking lives, it makes sense to support our daytime quality of life by getting the best sleep possible. Sleep is necessary for growth and repair. Research tells us sleep is for our brains and not…
If you missed the first posts in the series, get them here: Start Here – The Yoga Couch – https://gingergarner.com/yoga-couch/ Stress(less) Now: Breath Practice You Can Do Anywhere After getting comfy on the Yoga Couch, and learning to master the basics of breathing to manage stress, let’s take your Stress Management Skillset up a notch!…
I am a human being first, a woman second, and a mother third. In that order. And yet, according to research, I will be judged (unfairly) and be valued less in society because of that last identity: being a mother. The reality is I will be paid less than a woman without children. I will…
The Amazing Diaphragm: How Your Breathing Predicts Health The respiratory diaphragm measures mere millimeters in thickness, but its influence can exact multi-system effects that ultimately dictate your long-term health and well-being. Understanding the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of deep diaphragmatic breathing, especially through yoga practice, can transform your health. The evidence-base that provides the link…