Tune Up Fitness® Self Care Blog

I had just moved across the country, was teaching a ridiculous amount of yoga classes, and charging up and down the hills of San Francisco like a mad woman (not wearing proper footwear to boot). Later I discovered that all of these conditions definitely could have contributed to the tightening and overuse of my piriformis, resulting in the constant pain pulsating down the back of my left leg. In Yoga Tune Up® there are several different methods that can be used to help prevent or keep this condition at bay.

In the event that the muscle becomes inflamed, goes into spasm, or is chronically shortened, undue pressure is put upon the sciatic nerve that can result in what is commonly thought to be sciatica but is actually piriformis syndrome.

Be sure to work these three key areas of your body every morning. Stretch your feet, shoulders and hips, and the rest of your body will thank you. Here’s why…

Do you wake up with stiff joints or tight muscles? Do you wake up tired after a night of sleep? Do you drink coffee or tea in the morning to get going? If you said yes, then know it is not…

Sitting at a computer all day can wreak havoc on your upper back and neck.

You’ve got to take care of your knees, whether you are an athlete or a couch potato. Knee pain can easily result from atrophy as well as knee injuries. Learn how to keep your knees healthy.

A strong core has been “in” for years. But the biomechanic awareness that has trickled into yoga and fitness studios has been affected by loads of misinformation and the “quick-build” mentality. Unfortunately, this can often do the body more harm than…

Poor postural habits, such as crossing your legs when you sit, can lead to asymmetrical flexibility in the hips. Hip Hikers is one buttocks exercise which can bring you back into alignment and improve flexibility.

Tight hamstrings can ruin you golf swing, but daily hamstring stretching can make a huge difference. If your looking for a golf exercise that will really improve you game, look no further.