Breakthrough Muscular Therapy

05/08/2023

We NEED to talk about how important this is! We NEED to make changes for our health! Where are your ears at? Are they above your shoulders? Are you shoulder blades tucked? Where's your tongue?? Are you using your spine for what is is there for? Or are you feeling the ache in those muscles because they are doing all the work? Listen to the whisper before it screams! Proper posture is So important!

08/05/2022

You've got to feel it... to heal it. Remember..what you resists, persists!

04/15/2022

We've all spent time talking about this nerve during our sessions...super important! Take a look!

ACTIVATE YOUR VAGUS NERVE

The Vagus Nerve is the brain’s method of controlling the parasympathetic nervous system – the rest and digest system. It is not the only nerve controlling our ability to decrease stressors, but it is by far the single most important nerve due to its far reaching effects. The word “vagus” means wanderer, as this nerve wanders throughout the body to many important organs and imparts signals from the brain regarding their level of function.

This nerve connects the brain to the gut (intestines and stomach), heart, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidney, ureter, spleen, lungs, s*x organs (in females), neck (pharynx, larynx and esophagus), ears and the tongue. No other nerve in the body has such a broad and far reaching effect as the Vagus Nerve.

FUNCTIONS:
• In the brain, the vagus helps control anxiety and depression.
• In the gut, it increases stomach acidity, digestive juices, and gut flow.
• In the heart, it controls heart rate variability, heart rate, and blood pressure. Vagus activation will lower the risk for heart disease and stroke.
• In the liver and pancreas, it helps controls glucose store and balance.
• In the gallbladder, it helps release bile, which can help you get rid of toxins and break down fat.

Vagus nerve stimulation has the potential to help those suffering from various health conditions, including but certainly not limited to anxiety disorders, heart disease, some forms of cancer, poor circulation, leaky gut syndrome, alzheimer’s, memory and mood disorders, migraine’s and headaches, fibromyalgia, obesity, tinnitus, addiction, autism and autoimmune conditions.

So how can we stimulate this nerve to ensure that this nerve is functioning optimally? Here are a few ways you can exercise and stimulate your vagus nerve:

COLD SHOWERS
Any acute cold exposure will increase vagus nerve stimulation. Studies have shown that when your body adjusts to cold, your fight or flight (sympathetic) system declines and your rest and digest (parasympathetic) system increases, which is mediated by the vagus nerve.

MASSAGE
You can manually stimulate your vagus nerve by massaging several areas. A foot massage can stimulate vagus nerve activity, as can massaging your neck. A neck massage along the carotid sinus (the right side of your throat near where you check your pulse) can also stimulate the vagus nerve.

YOGA
Yoga increases vagus nerve activity and your parasympathetic system in general.
A 12-week yoga intervention was associated with greater improvements in mood and anxiety than a control group who just did walking exercises. The study found increased thalamic GABA levels, which were associated with improved mood and decreased anxiety.

BREATHING TECHNIQUES
Deep breathing is always relaxing to your body, but you can use other breathing techniques to stimulate your vagus nerve. Alternate nostril breathing or yogic breathing is a great way to stimulate the vagus nerve. Another breathing technique that you may never have tried is inhaling deeply and then closing your airway while pushing your breath against the inside of your chest and bearing down with your abdominal muscles (like you are trying to pass gas). This method of applying internal pressure from the lungs out to the surrounding organs stimulates the vagus nerve as it connects your heart, spleen, lungs, stomach, and small intestines.

03/28/2022

Each of these muscles are so important!

03/08/2022

As you sit at your computer reading or even worse, are hovering over your phone...take a moment and consider your posture...

Are you pleased with how your body feels?

Are you aware of discomfort or pain? If so, where?

Does your neck feel heavy from lack of support from your spine?

Do you get instant upper back or neck pain when using a handheld device?

Or experience Nagging or sharp pain in the neck or shoulders at the end of the day?

Do you have general shoulder pain and tightness, or Intermittent/ constant headache made worse when looking down or using the computer?

If this is you, take a moment for wellness.....
Ears above shoulders. Sternum up. Soften your forehead. Unclench your jaw. Relax your tongue. Let your shoulders drop away from your ears. Take a deep breathe! Allow your ribcage and pelvis to soften. Now. Take notice of your posture. Remember in our busy schedules to make time for yourself! You won't regret it!

02/11/2022

For my clients that like visual learning...check this out!

01/12/2022

Any of this sound familiar? Invest in your health...take a moment for wellness...book your next session today!

01/07/2022

If you do not make time for your wellness...you will be forced to make time for your illness!

Make yourself a priority this year! Commit to Self-care! Be the best you...you can be! I highly recommend at least once a month sessions, preferably two if you are able...stay on top of pain the natural way! Leading to less stress, more functionality, better range of motion, less pain& tension, more energy, it boosts our immune system and our moods, increases blood flow and helps us to relax.

Massage, chiropractic, counseling, journaling, meditating, stretching, breathing, exercising, laughing, smiling more...whatever way you see fit...I challenge you to crush this goal for YOUR best self in 2022. Call or text to make your appointment today! Take a moment for your WELLNESS!💙

01/02/2022

Thank you for another year!! Excited to be part of your wellness journey in 2022! Let's crush our pain management goals together! Sending positive vibes and loving light your way! I'm blessed by each of you and appreciate you trusting me with your care...together we can! Blessed be💙

12/26/2021

From our family to yours....

10/13/2021

Wellness Wednesday: Make YOU a priority...

Today I challenge you to take time out for YOU. NICE & DEEP... Breathe it in...that peace YOU want...the clarity YOU need...the hope YOU have...the strength YOU are already equipped with...breathe that in!!!!!!
Breathe in happiness...breathe out sadness...breathe in love..exhale hate...breathe in calmness..breathe out ALL the anxieties...
Make time to just be still...know that all is well...believe it. Know it. Be it...lifting each of you up and sending positive vibes and loving healing light YOUR way!! Let me know if you joined in on the challenge and what you did for YOU today!

09/16/2021

I say this often...THANK YOU! from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to be a catalyst on your Healthcare journey and for trusting me with your care! I couldn't continue doing what I love everyday if It wasn't for you all💙 Thank you for supporting my dream! I appreciate you!

06/25/2021

Coming up!! Please join if you have time! She's fantastic and truly cares!

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06/21/2021

06/19/2021

Allow yourself the time to do so..without guilt!💙

06/09/2021

For all my client's who have had this conversation with me while doing jaw/neck work...be Mindful! Also, where's your tongue?

Why would you focus on tongue posture at all?

The anatomy tells the story.
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The roof of the mouth is innervated with parasympathetic cranial nerves, proper tongue posture pressing to the palate, activates these calming nerves.⠀
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Upward tongue posture also activates the muscles in the throat and neck to keep the airway behind the mouth open.⠀
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During sleep it’s critical this airway stays open...
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There are a number of issues associated with improper tongue placement, including:

• Snoring and sleep apnea⠀
• Bite issues
• Improper swallowing⠀
• Crowded teeth or front gaps⠀
• Muscular pain in the mouth⠀
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction⠀
• Neck pain/tension (due to joint dysfunction)⠀
• Narrow crooked dental arches
• Headaches⠀
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Most of us have received little or no instruction on proper tongue placement, but mewing is easy as long as you follow these steps:

• Instead of allowing your tongue to lie at the base of your mouth, place the tip against your hard palate (located behind the upper front teeth).

• Flatten the rest of your tongue until it’s fully pressed up against the roof of your mouth.

• Seal your lips and keep your teeth slightly apart.⠀
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Couldn’t find the spot? Try this exercise.

Start by making a big, cheezy grin and raising your eyebrows. Now, try to swallow while keeping your teeth clenched. This may be difficult, but if you can do it successfully, you will feel the back of your tongue pressing against the roof of your mouth.

This is where you want it to be.⠀
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When correcting tongue posture remember that awareness is key; try to get a better sense of your oral posture throughout the day. Where is your tongue usually situated?⠀
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Is it pressing against your front teeth or lying passively on the floor of your mouth?⠀
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While monitoring your tongue’s position, also take note of your breathing. Are your lips frequently open?⠀
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If so, you’re probably breathing through your mouth, and this is often a sign of poor tongue posture.

01/16/2021

Saturday feel good...💙💜💙

These two sequences are designed to empower you to set an intention for your day, and then to let go at the end so you can relax deeply before bedtime.

01/07/2021

Breathe! Find your calm..we all have an inner peace we just have to tap into it!

It's hard to find stillness in the face of life's ups and downs. Cultivate equanimity by practicing mindfulness meditation and calming breaths.