To relieve stress on the IT Band you have to learn to shift your weight properly.
Stretching your IT Band doesn’t help much – but here’s an alternative
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Posture and Body Awareness
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on posture and body awareness...
How to meditate
A simple meditation practice.
I asked one of the world’s experts on the chair
Professor Galen Cranz, authority on chairs and the seated position, offers recommendations on effective and comfortable work postures.
Today’s health tip
Simply prolonging the exhale phase of breath has many health benefits similar to the benefits of mindfulness meditation.
We Came to Dance
Click this link for an inspiring video: We Came to Dance
Lead By Example
The non-verbal component of communication conveys important social and emotional cues.
A Tribute to Irmgard Bartenieff
Irmgard Bartenieff had a huge influence on my work and that of many others.
Proven Link: tension headaches and weak neck muscles
Researchers have proven the link between weak neck muscles and headache. Learn a simple exercise that will help strengthen this key area.
Which Exercise Builds the Most Muscle Mass the Quickest?
The benefits of the squat exercise for developing muscle mass and practicing alignment control.
Two Things I Learned from My Patient Liz
My experience with Liz reinforced for me the risk of anesthesia, and also reminded me that the brain serves the body, not the other way around.
Breathing Exercises for Natural Anxiety Relief, Pain Control and More
Three simple breathing exercises to help you relax and gain mental clarity.
Dr. Lavine Interviewed by Virginia Reed for Progressive Radio Network
A radio interview of Dr. Ronald Lavine by Virginia Reed on Progressive Radio Network.
Dynamic control of movement is key to low back pain
Scientists now can test subtle details of trunk postural control and compare the movement skill of those with back pain and those without.
Altered Gait and Early Cognitive Impairment Symptoms
Emerging research shows that changes in walking patterns can be early warning signs of dementia. But can someone with altered gait be retrained to walk with ease, elegance and balance, thus preventing cognitive decline?
Ultra Yoga and Exercises for Pelvic Floor Muscles
Interview with Marisa Sullivan, expert in using yoga for pelvic floor issues.
The Art of Teaching Dance – Part 2
Part Two of an interview with Laura Donnelly, Alexander Teacher and Assistant Professor of Dance at Kansas State University.
Learning to be Healthy is Like Learning to Ride a Bike
When you learn to ride a bike, it’s important to know the rules of the road. In my case it was my dad who taught me: ride on the right, wear a helmet, use hand signals, and so forth.
It’s all good advice.
But even when you know these rules, you still don’t know how to ride. Your brain, muscles, and balance system still can’t coordinate their actions to create a positive result.
In the world of preventive healthcare, it’s like being told to eat nine servings of vegetables, exercise every day, get adequate sleep, and the like.
It’s all good advice. Follow it.
But none of it trains your brain, digestive tract, kidneys, liver, and endocrine glands to coordinate their actions to create a positive health result.
Exercise for Neck Pain: Can We Do Better?
Best exercises for neck pain? Four experts weigh in.
