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“Your stubborn persistent tenacity changed my life," she said. That is the story of what it took for one person to change her mind. As her physical therapist, with her diligent work completing her home program daily, she was able to relieve herself of a 30-year history of back pain in 12 weeks. It took us another 6 months for her to believe that that was true and that she was no longer broken. This is a common story in my practice. The body heals. it always does. usually quit

The average rate of respiration is 15 times a minute. Research shows that a much healthier rate is 7-10 breaths a minute. Slower respiration is an indicator of a stronger diaphragm, a more synergistic core, and a more mobile rib cage. The diaphragm plays a key role in respiration, posture, digestion, movement of the cerebral spinal fluid, and heart rate variability. Try this simple exercise to create a more effective diaphragm. My patients love this exercise and feel rel

Neck, jaw and head pain is so debilitating. It is hard to focus, be kind to a partner, and a compassion human when your head hurts. ...

Taking the first step can be the hardest part of the process. You know you want to feel better, but you are not sure how. I created a...

I want to share my story of why I so strongly believe in the power of meditation and the clear link between the mind and the body. I was...

I love to work in my yard. I just finished a 6 day project to install a pollinator lawn and garden. It was heavy hard work. Removing...

The PRI concept of reverse squatting is a powerful way to stretch your back and calves while strengthening your abs and pelvic floor. I...

Stuck in a pain pattern with self limiting beliefs? Well, you are not alone. It is easy to get trapped in a pain cycle. You have pain,...

As you're aware, back pain is not only the leading cause of work absenteeism but also a significant source of dysfunction that affects...

In this modern world, many people must work in seated positions, usually at a computer, for many hours a day. This easy exercise will...

I say this to my patients every day. We live in our heads in this modern world; disembodied, disconnected and diseased. We must FEEL to...

Tight calves are a persistent and common problem responsible for some of the most painful conditions including plantar fasciitis,...

Chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and dysautonomia conditions such as POTS are sky rocketing. Lay a new foundation for health and wellness. ...

The muscles of the pelvic floor are integral to proper core function and play a crucial role in maintaining overall stability and health...

Well, and while you are at it, release your neck, reduce blood acidity and reposition your diaphragm. These simple exercises can...

Please sit comfortably. Breathe in for a count of 4, exhale for a count of 8. Repeat 4 times. Listen, smell, see and feel with your...

Seriously. Research matches what we see in the clinic. If you have neck pain, you are breathing wrong. Research shows that adding a...

Saturday I got to spend a day on the North Shore with my son. It’s amazing how restorative a day in nature can be. Take some time when...

If you are have pain or feel limited in your body in any way, please reach out to a PRI PT. WE WANT TO HELP. Forget the shame, leave...

Tension in your IT band and TFL is wreaking havoc on your hip and your knee. If you suffer from hip bursitis, ITB friction syndrome,...