Most of us have a headache at some point in our lives. Myofascial work to release the tension on the skull and jaw almost always helps relieve the pain. But in treating headache, it’s important to begin by figuring out whether the headache is a primary condition or a secondary symptom of some other …
Here at EW Motion Therapy, we are becoming increasingly aware of how important it is to be hip dominant when we move. That’s another way of saying our posterior muscles should predominate as we walk, run, lift, dance or move in other ways. In most of us, the low back and knees tend …
Empowering Our Clients Empowering motion in our community is what drives EW. That goal shapes our core values and our practice. The idea of empowerment lies at the center of what we do and motivates us as we treat and train clients and educate our staff. The concept is even what drives our company’s …
https://youtu.be/XN40WWEbBLQ Our bones are truly miraculous. Bones are in a constant state of change, as wondrous little cells known as osteoclasts and osteoblasts cause old bone to be absorbed and new bone to replace it. Bone Production When we are young, we produce more bone than we lose. Bone mass steadily increases as we age …
https://youtu.be/QoN2EUTkXlQ Stress fractures and stress responses are tiny cracks in the bone. These injuries are usually caused by repetitive forces such as distance running and jumping, but they can also arise from normal use if the bone is weakened by osteoporosis. Stress injuries are most common in the weight-bearing bones of the lower leg and …
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https://youtu.be/m0C-iyT3vqU Time for Installment Two, which I’ll begin with a bit of humble braggery. It’s a boring war story, but I’m making a point about your health and performance. In 1982, I ran the Huntsville Rocket City Marathon. It was a cold windy day, raining and sleeting. I ran the race in 2 hours and …
https://youtu.be/oY3CNvVX2iY Low back pain is the most common back pain Americans suffer. According to Mayo Clinic research, 70 percent of Americans will mist one day of work due to lower back pain. Why is this? Let’s talk about some likely causes If we look at basic functional anatomy, we see that the lumbar spine – that is, …
https://youtu.be/ziBnZtDP6To Welcome to the EW “Empowering Motion” VIDEO BLOG. I’m Mike Eskridge, one of the founding partners of EW Motion Therapy. Since 1999, we have promoted health and vitality in our clients by empowering motion. Our core values drive all our decisions, and we strive to exceed expectations in each client experience. We believe every person is unique in …
https://youtu.be/HfSSIh6qMoQ Most of us have a headache at some point in our lives. Myofascial work to release tension on the skull and jaw almost always helps relieve the pain. But in treating headache, it’s important to begin by figuring out whether the headache is a primary condition or a secondary symptom of some other disorder, …
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