movement Archives - West Coast Integrative Wellness Center

March 27, 2020

Being Sedentary Isn’t Healthy for You. Get Out and Move During this Crisis.

By : Dr. Kasters Staff
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With most of the country in a self-imposed quarantine, gyms are closed and people are not going to work. This can lead us to an overly relaxed physical state. Being too sedentary can lead to health issues, stiffness, obesity, and loss of muscle mass. Get up, Get Out, and Move! Just because you can’t go

August 12, 2019

Ischial Tuberosity Bursitis – A Literal Pain in the Butt

By : Dr. Kasters Staff
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This is a little known condition that can affect those who sit constantly for work or for those who have inadvertently taken a fall (or multiple falls over the years). What is an ischial tuberosity? This is sometimes referred to as the “sit bones” because it absorbs the weight when you sit. If you feel

May 2, 2019

Stretching for Better Health

By : Dr. Kasters Staff
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As we age we lose flexibility. Some of it is due to genetics, but most of it is due to a change in lifestyle. When we are children, we run, jump, play, skip, do cartwheels, we are little monkeys who climb trees. Falls are easy to endure and we bounce right back up again. As