The Psoas and its Connections The psoas is a deep-seated core muscle connecting the lumbar vertebrae to the femur. A primary connector between the torso and leg, the psoas, which is a primary hip flexor, is an important muscle no matter how active your lifestyle. It affects posture in its interaction with the spine and pelvis, but it also helps stabilize the spine. If out of balance, it can be a significant…
The end of the year is only just over three months away! Whether or not you’re anticipating changes to your insurance plan in 2018, here are a few reasons to take full advantage of your current plan: 1. Your alternative care benefits likely expire at the end of the year. If you’ve been experiencing musculoskeletal pain and have been putting off getting evaluated and treated, call us to make an appointment…
If you followed the swimming events of the Olympics this year, you may have seen several events won by American swimmer, Michael Phelps. Mr. Phelps has won 23 gold medals in his Olympic career, making him the most decorated Olympian in history. Seeing him win Gold in the mens 200-meter butterfly is nothing new. However, this year, you may have wondered about the little red bruise marks appearing all over Mr.…
This is a guest blog written by Amy Hastanan, LMT. “When a person is sick at Siam, the whole body is to be moulded by one who is skillful herein, who gets upon the body and tramples him under his feet.” -Simon do la Loubere, French liason to the Thai Royal Court in Ayutthia, 1690. During a recent trip to New York, my birthplace, I was asked by my eldest…