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Category Archives: core
The Sacrum and the Coccyx: a Cautionary Tale
There are 206 bones and 360 joints in an adult body (the number of joints can vary slightly). There are a number of bones in the body that are separate when we are born then solidify over time. The sacrum … Continue reading
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Running with a Level Chin
This morning I went for a run with my dog and was thinking of writing a blog post about the value of keeping the chin level with the ground. I focus on a number of things while I run but … Continue reading
The Psoas Major and Sit Ups
We all need a strong and balanced core. We all want a long and strong psoas major muscle. These two factors are equally important but they often get in each other’s way in the search for a functional body. The … Continue reading
The Solidity of the Spine
A supple spine is one that can move when we want and solidify when we want. The movement part is relatively easy for most in at least some areas of the spine—but the solid part is another story entirely. We … Continue reading
The Tyranny of the Rectus Abdominis
There are four abdominal muscles—Rectus Abdominus, transverse abdominis, internal oblique, external oblique. These four muscles, which are paired in the body, are all connected through a network of tendon and fascia as you can see in the image above. The … Continue reading
Between the Pelvis and the Ribcage: The Abdominal Muscles
Our bones hold us up and our muscles move us. Ligaments connect bones to bones and tendons connect muscles to bones. Throughout most of the body there is a closely quartered network of muscle, ligament, tendon and bone. Each supports … Continue reading
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Scooting with Two Feet
I’d like to think that I am a good Dad. I try to be nice. I try to say yes as much as possible and raise my voice as little as possible. But when it comes to using the body … Continue reading
The Head in Plank Position
It is hard to hide in the plank position. As a teacher it is important for me to know the strengths and weaknesses of the students who come to my classes regularly. Every body has different needs even though everyone … Continue reading
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When Crunches Go Bad
All bodies are different. Some are loose, some are tight. Some are loose in some places and tight in others. There are many variables when it comes to the balance of the muscles in our bodies but we are all … Continue reading
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The Eyes in Handstand
The lumbar curve is one of the special gifts of being human. We are upright and walking— and in some ways talking –because we have a curve in the bones of the lower spine between the pelvis and the rib … Continue reading
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