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October 2016 News & Updates


"The site of the pain is rarely the site of the problem."  - Pete Egoscue
Why Are "Useless" Surgeries Still So Prevalent?


A recent article in the New York Times discusses that a number of surgeries for pain continue to be conducted even though more and more studies prove they're ineffective. It's an argument I have been making for years. But the question that the article does not ask that I think is paramount is this: How did we get to this place where we ignore empirical evidence and continue to perform these surgeries?
Three Exercises for Foot Pain

Let's work to reengage your hips while simultaneously returning function to the hip, knee, and ankle. Do the following three exercises daily, and in order, and begin to feel what life is like without foot symptoms! 
 
SUPINE FOOT CIRCLES & POINT FLEXES



1.  Lie on your back with one leg extended and the other leg bent and pulled up toward your chest
2.  Clasp your hands behind the bent knee
3.  Keep the foot on the floor pointed straight up toward the ceiling and your thigh muscles relaxed
4.  Circle the lifted foot one way for the indicated number or repetitions, then reverse direction for the same number of reps
   * Make sure the knee stays absolutely still with movement coming from the ankle and not the knee
5.  For the point/flexes, bring the toes back toward the shin to flex, then reverse the direction to point the foot forward for the indicated number of reps
6.  Switch legs and repeat.


STATIC EXTENSION POSITION


1.  Start down on the floor on your hands and knees with your major joints aligned (i.e. shoulders directly above elbows and wrists, hips directly above knees).
   * Hands should be placed shoulder width apart, palms flat with fingers pointed straight ahead.
   * Arms must remain straight, elbows locked.
2.  Walk your hands 4-6 inches forward and then move your upper body forward so that your shoulders are again above your wrist but now your hips are forward of your knees 4-6 inches.
3.  Relax your low back allowing it to arch with the movement coming from the tilt of your pelvis.
4.  Collapse your shoulder blades together and drop your head down.
   * Your shoulders should be directly above your wrist.
   * If your low back begins to hurt, back your hips up toward your knees; this will make the exercise a bit easier.
5.  Hold as directed

SITTING KNEE PILLOW SQUEEZES


1.  Sit in the middle of a chair with your feet pointed straight ahead, 4-6 inches apart.
2.  Place a pillow between your knees.
3.  Roll your hips forward to place an arch in your low back and hold this position throughout the e-cise.
4.  Squeeze and release the pillow with your knees. 5.  Repeat as directed

The direction in which your feet point tells us all we need to know about where the therapy focus needs to be if we want to get to the root cause of your foot symptoms. Your feeet pointing anywhere but dead ahead alerts us, the Egoscue therapist, that your hips aren't functioning properly.    
The hips are the joints in charge of getting you from Point A to Point B, not your feet. The hips are the catalyst for all movement. Your feet are simply the passengers. They'll do what the hips tell them to do.
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15-Minute Core Strengthening Workout



Join in for this 15-minute workout that will ignite your abdominals and strengthen your core musculature with a few simple exercises. The efficacy of this workout relies on your commitment and focus, as well as proper alignment.
Travel Therapy Clinics

Do you or someone you know live in the re gion that could use Egoscue but has a hard time getting to one of our clinics?

Contact us today to book your appointment for an
upcoming travel trip.

Amherst: Monday, November 7th

Gloucester: Tuesday October 11th & 25th; & November 8th & 22nd

Call 617-916-5331 or email boston@egoscue.com to schedule your appointment today!

Don't forget to join us for our fun-ctional workouts - i.e. Function Fridays! It's free, fun and we encourage you to bring a friend.

EVERY Friday @ 5:15 PM at the Boston Clinic!

Call to RSVP your spot:
617-916-5331

Refer A Friend

People always ask us how Egoscue has continued to grow over the years since we don't advertise like other companies. It starts with helping one client at a time get better. Our response is simply, "You get better; then tell your friends."
Don't let those you know live in pain any longer!

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