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Spring has arrived in Wisconsin, which means it's time to kick off the outdoor running season! Here are some helpful tips to keep you healthy while running this season: Tip 1: Gradually Increase your Mileage  -Avoid rushing into higher mileage. If you have not been running over the winter, [...]

Pilates is a full-body, low-impact form of exercise that improves strength, postural alignment, stability, flexibility, and so much more! It is performed on a mat or other various pieces of equipment to ultimately help you move with ease, proper body mechanics and control in everyday life! Due to its [...]

Your pelvic floor is a group/bowl of muscles located in the base of your pelvis. They have a big role in holding the bladder, uterus (in women), and rectum! We want to give these muscles a big thank you in all they do to support us! Our bladder is [...]

Are you having a planned c-section or recently recovering from this surgery? A c-section is a major abdominal surgery and often women do not receive enough guidance on how to properly recover! A main focus from the medical team is to prevent infection by keeping the area clean and [...]

Upper Abdominal Gripping: How Breathing and Core Coordination Affect Your Body Your core includes four key muscles that work together to stabilize and move your spine and pelvis. Each muscle has a specific role. When one area overworks while others underperform, problems develop. One common pattern we see in [...]

Osteoporosis, or low bone density, affects 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 worldwide. Low bone density significantly increases the risk of fractures, most commonly in the hips, wrists, and spine. Many people don’t realize they have osteoporosis until a fracture occurs. Although osteoporosis affects both men [...]

Pelvic floor physical therapy can include treating a variety of menstrual irregularities, from painful periods, heavy menstrual flow or difficulties with using menstrual products.  Let’s first discuss what a “typical” menstrual cycle is and then we will describe ways in which a pelvic floor therapist can help! Basics of [...]

Navigating the world of joint supplements can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, it’s hard to know what actually supports joint health. At Breathe In Motion, we view joint supplements as one potential tool—alongside movement, strength training, and hands-on care—that may contribute to overall wellbeing. Joint supplements can [...]

Everywhere you look, people are using smartphones. Technology and habits have evolved beyond calling and texting, and we’re now frequently using our phones for work, directions, games, movies, news & social media, and as a camera. Increased use of smartphones can lead to increases in head, neck, shoulder, and [...]

At Breathe In Motion, back pain is one of the most common conditions we treat—and one of the most misunderstood. Back pain can develop for many reasons. Manual or physically demanding work, prolonged sitting or standing, and a generally sedentary lifestyle all place stress on the spine. Injuries such [...]