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Up & Running in the New Year?

Along the beach, boardwalk, parks or on the street, there are plenty of runners in Santa Monica and throughout LA. (After all, look at our weather compared to the icy mess back East!) And while most will tell you to start with selecting a good pair of shoes and equipping yourself with the right gear, our advice is to start from the "inside-out" by starting with preparing your body.

The proverbial "wall" that you hit with running should be from endurance and having to build up your cardiovascular system. Most people, however, will hit the wall that comes in the form of musculoskeletal pain. Whether knee pain, foot pain, hip pain, back pain or otherwise, the joints of your body that are not functioning properly will start to complain.

Pete Egoscue says in Pain Free;

Running gets the worst rap of any major sport, and many of its loudest critics are former runners. Their primary objection to running is its impact on the load-bearing joints. When those joints are unstable and out of alignment, their capacity to manage the shock of each foot strike is indeed impaired. Fancy shoes and knee braces won't help, nor will adjustments in (running) technique.

So, before you run out to get the best shoes and the stylish garb, spend some time restoring proper function within your body by doing some simple e-cises. If you've taken a significant break from running, it is likely that your gait muscles have become dysfunctional from the time off. Wake up these dormant muscles and your body will thank you for it, and you'll be able to stick to your running program a lot longer!

Egoscue can help you identify what is causing your pain or help you get on track with your workout routines by setting up your posture and function for success. Come into the clinic for a free consultation or get started by reading one of Pete Egoscue's books. I recommend "Pain Free" if you have symptoms. You can also get started with the exercises on Egoscue.com. Call to set up your free consultation and find out what the best path is for your personal condition at 310-450-2549.

Upcoming Events - Egoscue Santa Monica

Egoscue is coming to Santa Barbara!

We are conducting therapy appointments in Santa Barbara starting at the end of January and will be returning monthly. Many clients head down to Santa Monica to see us from the area and will now be able to book appointments with us while we are there.

When:  Saturday, January 30
Where: Motion Unlimited, 1811 State St. Suite C in Santa Barbara

To schedule an appointment, call 310-450-2549 or email santamonica@egoscue.com

Patch Fitness in February

If you've been looking for the right way to get yourself started on a fitness plan this year - here it is! Join us for a 4-week program of fun, functional fitness. Patch workout classes will be Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings starting February 1. Call to reserve your spot in the classes today at 310-450-2549.

Kid's Meditation Workshop

Caroline Sexton is excited to offer a Winter Meditation Workshop for children. This will be a 6-week series geared towards children ages 5 to 12. Each class will involve a meditation as well as explore brain gym, whole brain exercises and art projects. Classes will be held here at the Santa Monica Clinic. Call to reserve your spot as spaces are limited to 8. Contact Caroline Sexton at 818-441-4790.

Client with medial knee pain

A client is visiting us from Canada for a couple of weeks to get her body in shape. She's been through it all... and is still having trouble with the knees. She read Pain Free by Pete Egoscue and it made sense. In 2 days, she's felt how so many other areas of the body have been "feeding" the knee problem. And while in a short time the knee pain has become a minimal factor, the upper back and shoulders have been identified as a source of troubles for not only the knees, but several other aches and pains (from a previous accident years ago). Great to hear her say, "It's amazing how the body works all together." Exactly!

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