Author: taylorbroggie

Core Health, Pelvic Health, Pictures of Exercises, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Diastasis Recti FAQ’s

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1. What is Diastasis Recti, and how do I know if I have it?  Diastasis Recti is when the two halves of your Rectus Abdominis (6-pack muscle) separate beyond the natural amount.  It is natural to have a  small space between the two halves.  (Most experts consider a gap of 1 finger width or less… Continue reading Diastasis Recti FAQ’s

Back Pain, Core Health, Postpartum, Spinal Health

5 Steps to a Stronger Core

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Everyone wants a strong core and knows that it's important.  What most people don't realize is that having "6-pack" or a flat stomach, doesn't necessarily equal strong. When I say "a strong core", I'm talking about muscles that can do their job. The abdominal muscles are meant to decompress the spine, support the organs, provide movement,… Continue reading 5 Steps to a Stronger Core

Back Pain, Pelvic Health, Pregnancy, Whole Body

The One Where I am Pregnant

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This is the one and only post written during my pregnancy. (I'm full term now, just waiting on baby to arrive.) Writing a blog or engaging in social media just hasn't been a priority the last nine months. I've been spending less time online. I wanted to experience this pregnancy with less technology, fewer distractions and… Continue reading The One Where I am Pregnant

Back Pain, Culture, Habits, Pelvic Health, Sitting

This One’s for the Guys

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"My husband/boyfriend/dad needs this stuff!", I hear it all the time!  So, in response, I'm teaching an Alignment for Guys workshop February 28th (details below). I work primarily with woman, but corrective exercises, alignment principles, and natural movement apply to men too.  Other than our reproductive organs, men and women have the same basic anatomy & physiology.… Continue reading This One’s for the Guys

Back Pain, Habits, Pelvic Health, Pictures of Exercises

How I Made it Through a Move Without Back Pain

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We recently moved to Nashville, and although this move was considerably easier than our last one, it still takes a toll. For most people moving and back pain go together. We've all been there: I think I can move that couch by myself....this box isn't THAT heavy....I don't need help.... Usually what follows next is a back… Continue reading How I Made it Through a Move Without Back Pain

Neck & Shoulders, Pictures of Exercises

Movement Breaks for the Office (part 2)

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Here is another series that can easily be done at work with no equipment.  These exercises are all meant to reduce the upper body tension that comes with computer/office work. Alternate this upper body series with the lower body exercises from Part 1 to hit the whole body! 1) Head Ramping: Instead of the "forward head" position that creates compression of the… Continue reading Movement Breaks for the Office (part 2)

Back Pain, Pelvic Health, Pictures of Exercises, Sitting

Movement Breaks for the Office (part 1)

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By now you've heard about the benefits of sitting less a time or two. Maybe you've created a standing desk or experimented with sitting on the floor in a variety of positions. Changing you position throughout the day (rather than sitting in one position ALL day) has improved your health in countless ways. Well done! Here is series to help relieve the lower body… Continue reading Movement Breaks for the Office (part 1)

Back Pain, Breast Health, Lymph, Neck & Shoulders, Pictures of Exercises, Spinal Health

10 Minutes to Tension & Pain Free Shoulders

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You are going to love this! These are some of my favorite exercises for relieving shoulder and upper back tension that accumulates during the day. We do so many things with our arms: computer work, driving, studying, carrying babies, breastfeeding, yard work.... add misalignment, old injuries, weak muscles and stress to the mix and you have… Continue reading 10 Minutes to Tension & Pain Free Shoulders

Habits, Neck & Shoulders, Pictures of Exercises, Spinal Health

3 Things You Need to Know About Your Shoulder Tension

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1.) Constantly pulling your shoulders back (shoulder blades together) will make it worse. I know that this position is taught as “good posture”, but it is not good alignment.  (Read about the difference between posture and alignment.) The rhomboids are muscles on your upper back that connect the spine and the scapula (shoulder blades). When you have the… Continue reading 3 Things You Need to Know About Your Shoulder Tension