Brenda Becher

“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...

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. ...