Know Your Body 🔁 Love Your Body

The xipohod process is a cartilagenous extension of the sternum that fully ossifies around the age 40. It is an important attachment point for the diaphragm and rectus abdominus muscles. The xiphoid process is also a great landmark for locating the heart. #xiphoidprocess #sternum #thoracic #physicaltherapist #touch #physicaltherapy #palpate #touchyourself #garyveechallenge #diaphragm #rectusabdominus #abs

#WomensHealth #hormones #ovulation #period #PMS #selfhelp #physicaltherapist #ovaries #menstrual #cycle #infradian #rhythm #circadian #body #PMDD #selfcare #garyveechallenge #selflove #birthcontrol

Establishing respect for your body is the first step in developing a lifestyle of health. Small gestures of acknowledgement and gratitude go a long way. Simple recognition of all the incredible things your body accomplishes behind the scenes - without your help! - is a good place to start. Love your body and it will love you back. If you are having trouble loving your body, please leave a comment or question or contact me directly: [email protected] . . . . #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #physiotherapy #anatomy #lungs #breath #anatomyandphysiology #thoracic #spine #knowledgeispower #healthcare #selfcareishealthcare #fitness #wellness #bodyfluent #selflove #bodyfluent #garyveechallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CK1xWEIgmxL/?igshid=1amtnj3w6ngy0

Pretty cool, huh? The more you know about your body, the more you will love about your body. #selftreatment #freehealth #palpate #physicaltherapist #selfhealing #selfcare #healyourbody #selfcareishealthcare #movementismedicine #physicaltherapy #physicalhealth #bodyfluent #efficienthealth #physiotherapy #selflove #bodylove #garyveechallenge

Stretching the body is not always the answer. Often when we stretch, it is the least tight part of the body that will give way. This can lead to injury. We want to correct the area that is tight not overstretch the areas that areas that are already loose. Concept Credit: Shirley A. Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA #selftreatment #freehealth #palpate #physicaltherapist #selfhealing #selfcare #healyourbody #selfcareishealthcare #movementismedicine #physicaltherapy #physicalhealth #bodyfluent #efficienthealth #physiotherapy #shirleysahrmann, #garyveechallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CKl-N2FJ5uA/?igshid=1pap5wtqe424q

Our genius body will compensate and take the easier route when things get difficult. Unfortunately, sometimes this can lead to injury. Especially in the relationship between the hip and low back, there is plenty of opportunity to compensate. This video illustrates how to prevent a common compensation during an exercise called the clamshell. If you don't know what the clamshell is, I highly recommend you learn it 😉. #notimeforinjury #physicaltherapy #shirleysahrmann #bodyfluent #backpain #movementismedicine #alignment #selfcareishealthcare #garyveechallenge