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Read the latest articles and learn why clients and industry professionals alike recognize The Egoscue Method as the leader in non-medical pain relief.
Low Back Pain: Cause and Effect
Low Back Pain: Cause and Effect More than eight out of 10 of you reading this article right now will, at some point in your life, experience low back pain. Whether you get diagnosed with a bulging disc, herniated disc, scoliosis, stenosis or don’t have any diagnosis...
The Role Emotions Play in Chronic Pain
"WHY do I hurt?" I get asked this question a lot. And the answers often vary. Sure, we see structural dysfunctions that cause pain—an elevated left hip causing right ankle pain, for example—but what if we dig a little deeper? What if your pain is directly tied to an...
Imagine a bowling ball on the end of a fishing pole…
Imagine a bowling ball on the end of a fishing pole... Can you picture what that would look like? Can you envision the fishing pole bending, almost to the point of breaking, as the weight of that bowling ball pulls it lower and lower toward the ground? Just imagine...
Be Aware of Your Habits
Today's post is written by David Smith, clinic owner of Egoscue San Francisco. My favorite moment in the client education process is when an unconscious habit suddenly becomes conscious. It’s at this moment the link between that habit, the imbalance in posture, and...
When Rest Isn’t Enough
On the surface, resting an injury makes perfect sense. It's the old "If it hurts to do X, then you should stop doing X" mentality. If running hurts, then take a break. If it hurts to stand, then go sit down. And it's often suggested that you need to take several...
When Is the Best Time to Do My Menu?
If you're an Egoscue client or have read any of my books, you know that in a perfect world, you'd wake up, grab a glass of water, and start your menu. The sun would be shining, the birds would be chirping, and your body would be pain free and without any limitations....
With Egoscue, Sequencing Is Important!
Whether you’re doing your Egoscue Method menu, following a cake recipe, or putting together a desk from IKEA, order is important. (Actually, to have any hope of getting an IKEA desk together properly, following the right order is extremely important. But I digress… )...
Correcting Your
Misaligned Shoulders
Correcting Your Misaligned Shoulders This article originally appeared on Somina.com. Shoulder pain can throw off your day-to-day, especially if your range of motion is compromised. Suddenly, reaching for an item on the top shelf, putting on your jacket, or picking up...
Flying Somewhere? Try These Simple Exercises
This article and video originally appeared on Sonima.com. Relieve the pain that inevitably creeps in during long flights with these simple stretches. After two hours of flying, most of us tend to feel pretty uncomfortable. Join alignment expert Pete Egoscue to learn...
4 Exercises for a Pain-Free Second Trimester
Childbirth is a miraculous event. From conception through delivery, the body does remarkable things to provide a safe environment in which the baby can grow and develop. During that same time, the combination of hormonal and postural changes can wreak havoc on a...
