by Laura Helsel | Nov 21, 2018 | Pain management, Pelvic Floor, Pilates For Everyone, Self Care
When we feel stress rising, and start to sense pain, headaches or tension, connecting with our breath can be an effective tool. As something we do over 20,000 times per day, breathing is worth some consideration.
by Laura Helsel | Sep 13, 2018 | Biomechanics, Hip Stability, IT Band, Pain management, Pilates
If you’ve ever sought help for hip or knee pain, patella femoral syndrome, or a chronically tight Ilio-Tibial (IT) Band, chances are you’ve been given the clamshell exercise…
by Laura Helsel | Jul 25, 2018 | muscle spasm, Pain management, Pilates For Everyone, stretching
Stretching can and should feel wonderful. When we stretch healthy tissue, we should experience a sense of comfort and ease that leads to a greater range of motion. And…
by Laura Helsel | Jun 10, 2018 | Pain management, Pilates For Everyone
Working with clients in various levels of pain over the past 15 years, I’ve developed an understanding, a respect, of the specific challenge that is coping with chronic pain. Fluctuating in intensity but always present, the pain is frequently without obvious cause....