by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 13, 2022 | Injury Recovery, Posture and Technique
Back extension is a normal human movement! However, doing back extension exercises, particularly of the lumbar spine (low back), is not universally practiced or accepted. In fact, people have strong opinions about this issue. I have had students refuse to do these...
by Jessica Kisiel | Feb 9, 2022 | Posture and Technique, Sports Training
The clamshell is a classic exercise that’s typically given to strengthen the gluteus medius through external hip rotation. Unfortunately, many people often perform the exercise without proper positioning, muscle integration, and breathing. Something I often tell my...
by Jessica Kisiel | Sep 14, 2021 | Injury Recovery, Personal Wellness, Posture and Technique, Sports Training
I am excited to announce the pre-launch of The Pain Free Athlete membership website. The site officially launches on October 1, 2021. The creation of this website is one of the benefits of Covid-19. A year and a half ago, I moved all of my in-person classes to Zoom....
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 9, 2021 | Injury Recovery, Posture and Technique
As humans we are often reaching directly in front of our bodies to do tasks with our hands. For instance, we type and use a mouse on our computers; chop, cook and clean in the kitchen; text on our phones; eat our meals; and much, much more. But have you ever...
by Jessica Kisiel | Nov 18, 2020 | Personal Wellness, Posture and Technique
Although the diaphragm and intercostals are the primary muscles of inspiration, several neck muscles play an accessory role in bringing air into the body. Furthermore, when these primary muscles of inhalation are not working optimally, or you are breathing heavily...
by Jessica Kisiel | Sep 29, 2020 | Posture and Technique
Sciatica is a literal pain in the butt! I have suffered from sciatica on and off for years. I feel it in my left glute, and when it gets really bad, the pain extends down my hamstring on the back of my upper thigh. If you’ve had it, then you know that it can be quite...
