The Integrated Musician

Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, nor am I am physician of any sort. The information contained in this article is not meant to diagnose or treat any ailment. If you have any questions, please consult a physician. You assume complete and full responsibility for your own health and well-being.

Stop. Don’t move a muscle. If you’re sitting, I’d bet your lower back is rounded, your shoulders are hunched forward, and your chin is dangerously close to...

Manual Therapy is a very broad umbrella that includes myriad modalities. You have probably heard of a number of these modalities, such as massage therapy, chiropractic, joint manipulation, and yoga. A quick Google search will yeild an incredible amount of information on the topic, but personally I find the most relief from massage, yoga and self-myofascial release. 

*You'll notice I'm not citing sources. I just don't have time for this, and most of this information comes from my he...

We've all been there, and we've all heard the same thing from our well-intentioned friends. The conversation usually goes something like this...

WIB= Well-Intentioned Bystander

WIB: Hey, you doing ok? You don't seem like yourself today!

You: Yea, I'm just really stressed out!

WIB: What's wrong?

You: Well, [insert explanation of stressor(s) here] and it's just really starting to wear on me!

WIB: Y...