Finn Physical Therapy

12/05/2023

The Osteopathic viewpoint!

Good to remember when you are trying to find answers to healing.

The body never does anything without a reason. Listen and stop blaming it.

Think like your body thinks.

10/27/2023

This is amazing.

< The Heart is Not a Pump >>

Many of us live under the medical myth that the heart is a pump, an idea borne of an industrialised culture that views the body as a machine.

The heart however is so much more beautiful and fascinating than we ever could have imagined!

“Modern analysis of the heart has shown that in spite of the fact that the most powerful ventricle of the heart can shoot water six feet into the air, the amount of pressure actually needed to force the blood through the entire length of the body’s blood vessels would have to be able to lift a one hundred pound weight one mile high” - Stephen Buhner

So how does the blood move around the labyrinth-like vessels of our body?

It moves of its own accord.

You see, blood flow is not a simple stream like we once thought.

It is in fact composed of two streams, spiralling around each other much like the image of a DNA double helix, at the centre of which is a vacuum.

“Blood flow through living vessels is much more like a tornado than anything else: Such a vacuum is necessary for producing a vortex” - Stephen Buhner

How cool is that?

This spiral dance is not only found in the bloodstream, but also in the blood cell itself!

Blood cell’s in fact spin on their own individual axes of rotation. They are smaller spinning cells in a larger spinning vortex.

If your mind is not blown yet, let’s go back to the heart.

The heart itself has recently been discovered not to be a mass of muscle, but rather a ‘helicoidal myocardial band’ that has spiralled in upon itself, creating its unique shape and its separate chambers.

This is called the Helical Heart, and you can see doctors unravel it by searching ‘Helical Heart’ on Youtube.

Pair this with discoveries that the heart functions as an endocrine gland, has its own nervous system that makes and releases its own neurotransmitters, and omits an electromagnetic field that is far stronger than the brain’s, and we begin to move from the idea that the heart is simply a mechanical pump.

It is a spiralling organ of perception.

If that’s not beautiful, we don’t know what is.

❤️🌿

Incredible Art by Gabriel Keleman

~ Evidence-Based Research:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16373590/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11807730/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24209915/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7712215/

~ Watch them un-ravel the Heart here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbOyozg_GTs&ab_channel=somanaut

Gil Hedley, Ph.D. demonstrates the unwinding of the spinning spirals of the human heart center, and reflects upon the nature of the heart center as the place...

09/15/2023

I had a great time chatting with Anne McCranie, a therapist in Portland who just started a new series on menopause and pelvic health!

In this episode we talked about the importance of a holistic approach and the internal changes the pelvic floor undergoes during menopause.

We also touched on how PTs are moving away from the insurance model to be able to provide more thorough, customized treatment.

Interested in learning more?

The link to the full video is in the comments below!

09/06/2023

Exciting news! This year I've been studying postural restoration, and I'm finally adding postural restoration therapy to my treatment plans.

It's the most effective and healing exercise-based approach that I have come across for solving movement and structure-based conditions.

I'm currently accepting new patients at both my New Paltz office and Midtown Manhattan office, and can't wait to help support healing further with this new form of therapy.

Just check the comments below for the link to book a free consultation call with me!

09/02/2023

Can meditation help you manage chronic pain?

Well, yes and no.

Meditation is not quite a 'cure-all' that will magically take away your chronic pain.

But it CAN make it much more manageable by...

- reducing stress
- relaxing pain-induced tension
- increasing mental focus
- improving awareness
- and more!

While I try to help my patients completely heal from chronic conditions, the body doesn't always heal as quickly or completely as we would like. Pain management is a valuable skill to have, and meditation can certainly help!

Check out the article here:

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08/31/2023

Take a sneak-peek at my New Paltz office!

It's nothing fancy, but we do our best to create a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere so you can feel at home during your physical therapy sessions.

It's simple. When you're comfortable, you get the most out our sessions together, and the treatment is more effective.

So when you come to Finn Physical Therapy, we'll do everything we can to make sure you get the most out of your sessions, in order to heal quickly and completely.

That's what we're here for :)

Ready to set up a session? Send me a DM to book a free consultation!

08/26/2023

Ever plop your laptop down on your table or counter and start typing away?

Well, there's nothing wrong with that in short intervals, but many of us spend far too much time in positions that are tough on our posture.

Back pain, shoulder pain, strained eyes, nerve pinching, headaches...these can ALL be caused by a poor daily work setup.

Instead, start changing the way you work today!

Send me a DM to book an online ergonomic evaluation, where you send in pics of your workstation for personalized recommendations for redesigning your workspace.

Want to know more about how it works? Leave a comment below!

08/23/2023

It's never too late to start physical therapy, whether it's for an injury you had just weeks ago, a chronic problem you've been battling for years, or even just a tightness in your shoulders that doesn't want to go away.

You can start any time...but at the end of the day YOU have to make a commitment to work towards your healing and improve your health.

We can give you our best treatment, but it won't be very effective unless you put in the effort on your side too. Physical therapy isn't like taking medicine. It takes work!

But it's absolutely worth it to improve your quality of life.

When you're ready to get started, you can come chat with me about...

👉 manual therapy
👉 home fitness
👉 postural work
👉 osteopathy
👉 release techniques
👉 ergonomic evaluations
👉 and more!

Just send me a DM to book a free consultation!

08/19/2023

Did you know there are many types of manual therapy?

One of the most interesting kinds of hands-on therapy we use is craniosacral therapy!

The form of therapy uses gentle touch to help relax the dural membrane around the central nervous system. Because this membrane runs from your head to your pelvis, there is a 'mirroring effect' in your body. Basically, any twisting or injuries at one end of the membrane can cause a pull on the other end.

You can read more about this effect here 👇
https://www.finnphysicaltherapy.com/blog/craniosacral-therapy-part-2

My patients who receive craniosacral therapy usually love it, because it is so profoundly relaxing!

Feel free to drop a comment below or send me a DM to learn more 🙂

This is the second part of a short series on the craniosacral system. It describes the role of the dural membrane (one of the meninges) in linking the cranium and the sacrum.

08/16/2023

Have you been by my office in New Paltz?

One of the keys to effective therapy is creating a peaceful environment where we can both focus and feel completely comfortable during the session.

Sometimes that's a bit of a challenge over at my Manhattan office. In contrast, it doesn't get much more peaceful than here!

Currently my New Paltz office is only open on Mondays (since I spend the rest of the week at my Manhattan office.) But I do offer virtual sessions as well, if you can't fit in-person visits in with your schedule.

Interested in booking a free consultation call?

Just send me a DM or drop a comment below to schedule a time slot!

08/10/2023

If you're recovering from an injury, resistance bands are usually a great way to get back into strengthening without overdoing it. That's because you can easily reposition the bands to avoid over-stressing your injury, and you have full control over the amount of resistance.

Really, they're a great fitness tool to keep around the house anyway. They're cheaper than weights, and useful for both stretching and strengthening!

If you're looking for some resistance band exercises to get started, check out this article below 👇

https://www.hingehealth.com/resources/articles/resistance-band-exercises/

This article also goes over several types of bands, so you can pick the ones that would work best for you!

Do you use resistance bands in your home workout routine? Let me know in the comments!

08/08/2023

If you have kids, August is usually a pretty stressful month.

The summer is winding down and you're stuck with all of the back-to-school prep to think about.

Extra caffeine isn't going to cut it 😂😂😂

Guess what IS going to make a difference?

RELEASE EXERCISES, designed to help you reset mentally as well as relax your physical body.

If you've got a yoga mat, or even a soft carpet, there's a whole world of release techniques you can try!

If you're ready to get some of that stress off your back, send me a DM!

I teach relaxing release techniques both in-person and virtually. Then, once you know these exercises, you can start incorporating them into your daily routine for a more stress-free lifestyle.

Feel free to drop a comment below if you have any questions!