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...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 30, 2014 | Posture and Technique, Sports Training
It has been over a decade since I’ve been backpacking due to injury and fear of pain. I am happy to say that my husband and I went out for a successful night last weekend to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. Backpacking can be added to my list of can do...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 17, 2014 | Posture and Technique, Sports Training
Can you… Complete 50 abdominal crunches in one minute? Squat 2 times your body weight? After reading those two sentences, are you feeling unfit right now? Well, I am! These, however, are just a few of the assessments that some people commonly use...
