by Jessica Kisiel | Sep 8, 2014 | Injury Recovery
“Pain is part of the body’s defense system, producing a reflexive retraction from the painful stimulus, and tendencies to protect the affected body part while it heals, and avoid that harmful situation in the future.” This is the evolutionary and...
by Jessica Kisiel | Aug 20, 2014 | Injury Recovery, Posture and Technique
Road to Recovery Healing is not a neat and tidy process with well-defined steps from pain to wellness. Instead, it is an individual journey that is unique for each person. The source of chronic pain and the strategies needed for recovery can be simple or complex. Some...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 20, 2014 | Injury Recovery, Posture and Technique
Did you know that respiration (breathing) and back pain are intimately linked? News to me! A 2006 study found that “the presence of respiratory disease is a stronger predictor for lower back pain than other established risk factors.” And “clinical...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 4, 2014 | Injury Recovery, Posture and Technique
I continually want to provide you with tools to help you take care of your body and reduce your pain. However, that’s not as easy as it sounds. In other words, I know that not every approach is going to work for everyone. So, having a variety of options is...
by Jessica Kisiel | Feb 14, 2014 | Injury Recovery
When was the last time you showed appreciation for your body and all it does to support and move you? If you are like many, you’ve had a ore negative tone during recent conversations with your physical structure. Perhaps you’ve heard yourself expressing...
by Jessica Kisiel | Dec 31, 2013 | Injury Recovery
1. First, Run in Soft Snow for Good Technique The unstable surface of the snow does not allow you to push off for propulsion. This backward force may cause you to slip as the snow moves with your foot. Thus, you lose traction. If you don’t push off from...
