It looks magnificent when the yoga journal models hold the pose with a lengthened spine, engaged core, and an eloquent upward gaze! It can feel, however, like your low back is about to break, your neck is straining, and you can’t really breathe. One obvious alternative to the discomfort is to swap cobra pose for …
Do You Like Vinyasa Flow, but Your Joints Are About to Blow? Upward Facing Dog Read More »
One of the best aspects of a vinyasa flow class is also, oftentimes the most problematic, in terms of joint health and risk of injury. It’s a magnificent experience to show up on your mat, tune-out, connect with your breath, enjoy the music, and surrender to the sweat. Yoga instructors typically don’t call out many …
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I recently heard a comedian joking about his lack of experience with yoga. He said something along the lines of, “everyone else around me was warming up with handstands and intense stretches, and I was still trying to figure out which side of my yoga mat touched the floor last time!” That gave me a …
September is Yoga Month: Tips for a perpetually clean mat. Read More »
Updated version of this page available HERE. The following is part 2 of the article entitled “So You’ve Been Diagnosed with Sciatica?” Part 1 may be accessed HERE. Now that we’ve determined the cause of your sciatica, we may begin treatment. In order to reduce adhesion in muscle tissues, we must induce mechanical pressure in …
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Updated version of this page HERE. So You’ve Been Diagnosed with Sciatica?! By: Sandy Baird, DC You may be feeling confused, irritated, or frustrated with your diagnosis, and guess what? Your feelings are justified! Very often, a patient will walk in my door and tell me they were diagnosed by their medical doctor with sciatica, …
Sports Injury Prevention Tips Sandy Baird, D.C. Whether you prefer team sports like soccer, basketball, or rugby, or individual sports such as tennis, swimming, or racquetball, it’s crucial to your health and happiness to take preventative steps (swings, strokes, etc.) against injury. While some injuries may be entirely unavoidable, you can reduce your risk of …
Ease into Power Yoga By Sandy Baird, DC Power yoga is an athletic, fast-paced, challenging class that is usually performed in a warm room. The poses are linked together in a flowing manner, and the practitioner connects his or her breath to the movements in and out of poses, as a way to build-up internal …
A recent article in the Journal of Biomechanics evaluated the importance of density on the strength of cow bones and human bones. The results showed that the strength and toughness of the human bones were much more sensitive to decreased density than they were to induced damage. This tells us that we should focus our …
Following a recent study published on-line by the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise titled “Foot Bone Marrow Edema after 10-Week Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes”, several headlines raised alarm about the safety of Vibram Fivefingers (VFF) shoes. “Barefoot Running Can Cause Injuries, Too” stated the New York Times. “Whoa there! Quick switch …
What are you doing to celebrate the day? Trail run at Redwood or Tilden after work? Tapering for See Jane Run half-marathon happening next week? Training run for another event? Lace up your running shoes and we’ll see you on the trails. Looking for a wonderful group of friendly, strong, supportive women in the Bay …
