Surefire Ways to Irritate your Back
New year, new back?
Probably not. You’ll have to start writing “2020” on all of your paperwork now, but other than adjusting to a new decade,
New year, new back?
Probably not. You’ll have to start writing “2020” on all of your paperwork now, but other than adjusting to a new decade,
80% of all adults in the U.S. experience, or report, lower back pain.
Compare that to 12% of the population who has sought the services of
Sit up straight.
Right now.
Roll your shoulders back. Tuck in your chin and draw your head back.
Now relax.
There, now isn’t that better?
New year, new back?
Probably not. You’ll have to start writing “2020” on all of your paperwork now, but other than adjusting to a new decade,
80% of all adults in the U.S. experience, or report, lower back pain.
Compare that to 12% of the population who has sought the services of
Sit up straight.
Right now.
Roll your shoulders back. Tuck in your chin and draw your head back.
Now relax.
There, now isn’t that better?
Unprocessed trauma keeps our nervous systems searching for resolution around the clock, whether we realize it or not. Sometimes, the symptoms aren’t noticeable, or don’t
It’s been a little while since we touched base on the coronavirus pandemic.
Mainly, we’ve tried to focus on how we can minimize its physical and immunological impact in our own circles, as well as its emotional and mental impact on ourselves.
“Treat yo’self” is the millennial anthem.
Self-care can be generally defined as being a friend to yourself. Recognizing when you need a soft, gentle environment, when you need a break, when you need a treat, when you need some space, when you should pay special attention to your mind, body, and soul.
Living in the world isn’t easy — everyone can agree on that. And for the first time in living memory, people are allowed to experience poor mental health without fear of being told:
“This does not spark joy” – the anthem of 2018 should sound familiar. With the sweeping trends of Scandivanian hygge (cozy and tactilely pleasing aesthetic) and minimalism (austere and bare, but carefully chosen possessions) pressing forward into our consciousness, it was easy to get swept up.
Plenty of people went on donation binges. Organized their garages. Held yard sales to disperse years and years of capitalist accumulation, sold on the idea that without their material baggage, their internal selves would be liberated and free.
Dear Reader, When I shifted my focus from clinical practice to media and education, I set out to put myself out of business. I wanted