From Motion Is Lotion course The foot and ankle have two important jobs: mobility (pronation) and stability (supination). Adequate mobility provides shock absorption, which allows
A recently published study in the Journal Spine titled, The relationships between low back pain and lumbar lordosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis found a
Check out these techniques and more in Motion Is Lotion Home Study Brenda was referred to me for treatment of chronic (non-traumatic) head, neck, and
Leveling the Head and Tail Since most SI joints only move about 2 to 4 millimeters during weight bearing and forward bending, they are described
This 2020 article authored by Howard J Luks, MD, emphasizes the importance of maintaining muscle mass. I’ve written about how the body’s “Spring Systems” are
Mechanical loading is an important factor in musculoskeletal health and disease. Tendons and ligaments require physiological levels of mechanical loading to develop and maintain their
One of the key goals of treatment with Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) is by leveling the head and tail. This impacts neural pathways throughout the
Making one small change to the way you practice can make a huge difference in how quickly you gain new skills. When you’re trying to
You’ve probably heard about oxytocin in relation to hugging, dopamine in terms of addiction and serotonin in relation to depression. Neurotransmitters are crucial for all
I’ve written about the changes I’ve experienced with osteopathic treatment here: https://erikdalton.com/blog/forward-head-posture-part-1/ Brain Connectivity Changes after Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Randomized Manual Placebo-Controlled Trial Osteopathic
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