In this interview with Alec Rouben from Yoga Revealed, hear our Founder and Injury Specialist, David Abookire, as he discusses Yoga, Anatomy, Alignment and how to keep your yoga practice SAFE! David discusses hypermobility, “double-jointed”, and different styles of yoga, with a focus on which style of yoga might be right for your body. Learn more and become empowered to …
Hypermobility & Double-Jointed vs. Hyperflexibility: Understanding the Differences and Implications Hypermobility and hyperflexibility are two terms that are often used interchangeably to describe the ability to move joints beyond their normal range of motion. However, these terms are not synonymous, and understanding the differences between them can be critical for individuals who experience joint hypermobility vs hyperflexibility.
Tendonitis, Tendon Pain and Tendinopathy Tendons attach muscles to bone. They are all over the body but there are a few tendons, such as the neck, elbows, biceps, wrists and achilles, which can have a condition called tendonitis (also called tendinitis) or tendinopathy. When left untreated, these areas can progress into calcific tendonitis, a condition that is usually considered irreversible …
What is an Intervertebral Disc? Between each vertebra in the spinal column sits a shock-absorbing disc. The disc consists of a tough outer coating, called the annulus fibrous, which surrounds the inner gel-like nucleus pulposus. What is a Herniated Disc? A disc herniation can sometimes be called a “slipped disc”. While a disc can’t really “slip” out of place, it …
Do You Have Lower Back Pain? Do you suffer from lower back pain? If so, you are not alone! Nearly 80% of Americans experience some form of back pain at least occasionally. Back pain is slightly more common in women than in men, and about 54% of lower back pain cases in America involve individuals who spend the majority of …
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What is Thai Yoga Massage? This type of bodywork involves opening the body’s energy lines through a combination of rhythmic compression, soft-tissue manipulation, acupressure and stretching. It is referred to as Thai Yoga Massage because the therapist will move you through series of yoga-like stretches. Thai Yoga Massage is felt as both relaxing and energizing as it includes deep muscular …
Self-Massage Tool for your Legs
Self Care for Your Arms, Elbows & Hands Is Armaid for You? The Armaid is the best self-massage tool for your forearms & hands. We use ours daily to prevent injuries and suggest the same for many of our clients who rock climb, lift weights, practice yoga or crossfit often. This is also a great tool to use if you …
Learn More About Fascia We recently watched this amazing video (see clip above) from Dr. Jean-Claude Guimberteau, MD called “Interior Architectures.” The video explores the fascial connections and connective tissue within our bodies using an HD camera and clearly demonstrates just how integrated our tissues really are. For those of you who have heard David, our Injury Specialist, lecture at …
