by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 16, 2014 | Personal Wellness, Posture and Technique
I’m worried about osteoporosis, as are many of my clients. Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones, which increases the likelihood of fractures and can lead to disability and death. The diagnosis of osteopenia also denotes decreased bone mass and is a precursor...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 17, 2014 | Sports Training
Balloon Letting go is hard. In my experience, it is much more difficult to coach someone to postpone participation in an event than to continue ahead with strenuous training. I’ve also struggled with this personally. Consider this . . . July 15,...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 10, 2014 | Posture and Technique, Sports Training
As I neared the top of the initial 1.5 mile climb on the Caldera 10 km run course, I found the aid station. I slowed to take a cup of Gatorade. And that’s when she passed me. Oh Crap! I had no idea another woman was so close! But I had to hydrate. The next...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 29, 2014 | Personal Wellness, Posture and Technique
The diaphragm has a dual role in the body: respiration and posture. When these actions occur simultaneously, we improve our core stability. This is particularly evident in the lumbar spine. My last blog, My Low Back Hurts Because I Can’t Breathe, described the...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 20, 2014 | Injury Recovery, Posture and Technique
Did you know that respiration (breathing) and back pain are intimately linked? News to me! A 2006 study found that “the presence of respiratory disease is a stronger predictor for lower back pain than other established risk factors.” And “clinical...
