BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT MAY 21, 2022 Did you know  that eight out of 10 Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. When you add in shoulder, hip, and other joint pain, we’re all going to deal with pain at some point.  But even after physical therapy, chiropractic, and massage — at least 6 of those 8 will be back in pain within two years. Why? Because those treatments address the body — with no regard for the brain. It’s actually your brain tells your body how to move, how to stand, and whether or not you’re in alignment. And despite what pop culture te ..read more

How to Fix Bunions in 4 Easy Stepsa BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT   10 DEC, 2021 What is the fastest way to get rid of a bunion? When it comes to this ailment, we are often assigned pec stretches, scapular stability exercises, and rhomboid strengthening exercises to remedy the situation. Around 83% of adults worldwide have a foot disorder and within this group, 36% have bunions AKA hallux valgus. A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. The severity of bunions can vary and so does their development. In some individuals they may progressively become worse, wher ..read more

How to fix rounded shoulders BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT   05 NOV, 2021 When it comes to this ailment, we are often assigned pec stretches, scapular stability exercises, and rhomboid strengthening exercises to remedy the situation. Most of the time, rounded shoulders are thought to be caused by tight pecs, and weakened back muscles. The above treatment protocol requires dedication and repetition before results can be seen or felt. If you comply, you might notice more range in your pec stretch, or feel stronger in your upper back. However, you may also notice that when you’re standing in a r ..read more

Rounded Shoulders A common problem among the general and athletic population BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT   05 DEC, 2020 When it comes to this ailment, we are often assigned pec stretches, scapular stability exercises, and rhomboid strengthening exercises to remedy the situation. Why? Because most of the time, rounded shoulders are thought to be caused by tight pecs, and weakened back muscles. The above treatment protocol requires dedication and repetition before results can be seen or felt. If you comply, you might notice more range in your pec stretch, or feel stronger in your upper b ..read more

Improve Your Posture Through Your Feet BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT   22 JULY, 2020 You’ve probably heard the expression: you can’t build a house on a crooked foundation.  Follows Facebook 32k Followers Instagram 12.6k Followers YouTube 3.3k Followers Twitter 893 Followers A house built on a solid, well-planned foundation, will create a great base for the rest of the structure, and the same goes for our bodies.  If you have lower back pain, muscle stiffness and decreased range of motion, those ailments can be due to uneven muscle tensi ..read more

3 Exercises To Fix Your Your Anterior Pelvic Tilt BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT   22 SEPT, 2019 There are many factors that can cause an anterior pelvic tilt. Starting from poor brain-body awareness, excessive sitting, muscle imbalances due to improper strength training, foot pronation, physical inactivity, and to some extent – genetic predisposition. Follows Facebook 32k Followers Instagram 12.6k Followers YouTube 3.3k Followers Twitter 893 Followers How do you fix your anterior pelvic tilt? It’s a simple list: You need to regain the balance in your lower body – stretch th ..read more

Unlock Your Hips And Activate Your Glutes BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT   04 July, 2020 We’ve all know that we sit too much during the day and that sitting may be killing us. And while moving more is important, your movement needs to REVERSE the effects of sitting. You’ve got to make sure that you loosen tight muscles and get those muscles that become weak and inactive from sitting activated and working correctly again. If you sit a lot during the day, your hips are tight from being in constant flexion (aka bent!). This tightness causes your glutes to often shut off, which means all of tha ..read more

Why Posture Correctors Won’t Fix Your Posture BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT   25 MAY, 2020 Everybody knows an upright posture is essential. The importance of an aligned stance is an integral part of human wisdom. Your mother may have told you to pull your shoulders back as a child. Perhaps a friend advised keeping your chin up through harder times. An aligned body sets the tone for physical performance to pain-free movements, and spinal health, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Postural correctors have become a popular solut ..read more

3 Easy Exercises to Prevent Ankle Injuries BY ANNETTE VERPILLOT   5 JANUARY, 2020 Each year over a million people have new ankle sprains. The ankle is quite a well-engineered joint, but, because it’s a balancing act to carry the full weight of the body on three bones atop the foot, an injury can happen anytime an athlete gets on the field or to anyone just walking down the street.  Still, there are ways to reduce the risk, particularly if you understand how the ankle is put together and how you can retrain your brain to improve gait   There is a powerful sensory co ..read more