Pauwels Balance—The Science Behind Joint Pressure Pauwels Balance is a biomechanical concept that reveals how posture, movement habits, and even minor weight changes dramatically influence the pressure within the hip joint. By understanding this concept, active people in Santa Fe can make smarter choices to protect their hips and prevent joint injuries over a lifetime.
We live in a world that tells us “just move.” And while movement is better than doing nothing, most people don’t realize how much intention in movement changes the outcome. They go through the motions — lift, stretch, sweat — but without any purpose guiding it. Over time, their body reflects that. It’s not just
💡 Your spinal disc doesn’t just “recover” with hydration while you sleep. It responds to what you do before you rest. 🟠 Your Discs Aren’t Lazy — They’re Just Dehydrated Most people think spinal health and disc hydration is a waiting game: take the pressure off, rest a bit, and hope the body “fixes itself.”
Your Body Is Not a Tool—It’s a Tensegrity System Most men treat their body like a tool.Use it. Push it. Sharpen it. And when it breaks—tape it up and keep going. But what if that’s the wrong model? What if your body is less like a hammer… and more like a suspension bridge? 🧬 What
❄️ Why R.I.C.E. Isn’t the Best Way to Heal Most of us grew up hearing the same advice when we got hurt: Rest. Ice. Compress. Elevate. This is called the R.I.C.E. method—and while it once seemed smart, even Dr. Gabe Mirkin, who coined the term in 1978, has since retracted it. In his article “Why
Muscle range of motion is an important factor in training yourself properly. But it’s not just about moving your body. There are different range of motions for different effects. Read more to find out. Meet Borelli: The First Biomechanic Borelli lived in the 1600s and was a true Renaissance man — a mathematician, physicist, and
Ever wondered how your body’s connective tissue—your fascia—could be playing a powerful role in your overall health and immune system? We already know that exercise helps improve strength, posture, mobility, endurance, and even your mood. But what’s often overlooked is this: you can boost immunity by working out… if you do it the right way.
Mastering the push-pattern. The bench press. The chest press. The push-up. Whatever you call it, this push pattern is one of the seven primal movements—and it’s about a lot more than just building your pecs. In this post (and video), we’ll explore how mastering the push pattern isn’t just a matter of technique, but of
Are you frustrated with not being able to perform at your best? Feel like you’re slowing down—even though you’re staying active and getting treatment? Age might not be the issue. In fact, one of the most overlooked reasons for stagnation or recurring pain is the lack of specific exercises following therapy. It’s the critical link
Stretching is often seen as a warmup, cooldown, or just something you do when your muscles feel tight. But what if stretching and strength weren’t opposites—but partners? When done correctly, stretching not only improves mobility—it builds strength by enhancing posture, neuromuscular control, and the structural integrity of your body. Let’s dive into how this works