Natural Balance Therapy Resource Center
At NBT, we believe in educating you so you have a better understanding of your body, the treatment that you are receiving, and important ways to eliminate your pain at home. Take a moment to view our articles and self-treatment exercises that will help you on your path to well and an active and pain-free lifestyle.
Getting The Best Results: Listening and Honoring
I really can’t believe that I have been a therapist for 22 years. Wow, where has the time gone? Over those years, I have seen a wide range of clients with varied levels of discomforts and struggles and one thing has been consistent: the clients that actively...
Figure 4 – Piriformis Stretch
Many of our clients struggle with hip and back related symptoms. Some have pain with activities and others notice tightness. There can be many causes to these symptoms, but whatever the cause most people have tightness in the hip rotators. This figure 4 stretch is a...
Peeling Away The Layers
My back is feeling better, but now I’m noticing that my legs feel tight. Or, my neck pain is improving, but now my shoulder hurts. Have you noticed one area getting better then immediately notice symptoms start up in another area? Well, you aren’t alone and this is...
LOVE Your Bones: The Scoop on Osteoporosis
Over the years we have seen an increasing number of clients with osteoporosis, which is a disease that weakens the bones to a point where they break easily. The bones that are most commonly involved are the hips, spine and wrists. Osteoporosis is a silent disease and...
Tired of Feeling Tired: Boost Immunity and Energy
As we come upon the season change many of us feel sluggish or have weakened immunity. Transitions between seasons can be challenging for many especially if our lymphatic system is compromised. If it is functioning properly we have a strong defense against illness and...
Feel For Yourself: Do You Know Your Breasts?
The Myofascial Release (MFR) approach encourages us to become aware and in touch with our whole body; but how many of us are aware of our breasts? From our teenage years we are encouraged to perform monthly breast self-exams, but most of us don’t, including me. Many...
Dental Fear? Tips to Minimize Pain and Stressful Dental Appointments
Do you dread going to the dentist? Let’s face it, many of us don’t like going to the dentist even for routine cleanings. We may struggle with anxiety, pain, headaches or TMJ related symptoms during or after a dental appointment. Over the years we have heard stories...
Ice or Heat?
Heat and ice can both be beneficial treatment options to help minimize pain and your discomforts at home. But many times our clients don’t know which option would be best for them. Over the years, we have found that some people do better with heat and others find...
Franklin – Back Release
The Franklin Mini-Roll (blue nugget) is a very effective self-treatment tool and one of our favorites. It is a great tool to use along your spine, but in the mid-back your body tends to arch over it rather than sinking onto it. By supporting your legs on a chair and...
TMD Joint Stretch
Many of our clients struggle with Temporomandibular (TMD) Joint related symptoms. Some have tightness and others suffer with headaches or jaw popping. Even though there may not be one particular cause most of our clients symptoms are similar. If you are struggling...
Hamstring Stretch: 3-Ways to Ease Tightness
The muscles along the back of the thigh, our hamstrings, are common areas of tightness for many of our clients. It is very important to create length and eliminate restriction in this area, but they can be a difficult area to get results due to other contributing...
Foam Rolling – Getting The Best Results
Are you sore, stiff, or tight? We understand what you are feeling and many times will recommend foam rolling to ease muscular soreness, reduce muscular tension and eliminate myofascial tightness. You may be saying, “I’ve tried foam rolling in the past and didn’t find...
Foam Roller – Anterior Pelvis
Many of our clients struggle with the effects of fascial restrictions in their lower abdomen. They present with a myriad of ailments including low back pain, painful periods, headaches, digestive discomforts, scar tissue adhesions after surgery, pelvic floor...
Getting Up With Ease After Lying Down
Have you ever gotten out of bed and noticed that your back is stiff? Do you struggle to stand up straight in the morning? Well, you aren’t alone and this is a common complaint for our clients. Over the years I’ve had clients injure their back putting on their socks,...