Brenda Becher

The primary obstacle preventing you from having a pain-free body and the functional mobility you desire—whether it's climbing mountains, playing with your grandkids, or simply walking around campus—is your mind. Our minds are constantly active, and while you can't turn them off, you can direct them in a way that benefits you. If you don't guide your mind towards the thought patterns you want, it will take control and lead you right off the cliff. One of the mind's key functions is to scan for...

“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 quite quickly. but if...

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 relaxed and balanced...