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For many women, pregnancy is as full of discomfort and pain as joy and excitement. As baby grows, additional weight and increased stress can put extra demand on a mother’s body posture. An expectant woman’s changing center of gravity can also affect their posture and place additional strain on fatigued muscles – particularly in the […]READ MORE

For endurance athletes or those who train hard, muscle pain and soreness is to be expected. While high-level college athletes have the benefit of a regular massage, many individuals in motion do not. The good news is that even if you can’t afford to pay for regular manual therapy appointments, you can massage your hard-to-reach […]READ MORE

Some people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—especially those with emphysema—may be underweight and malnourished. When you lose weight, you lose muscle mass, including the muscles that help you breathe. This may make breathing more difficult. Those suffering from COPD who are very underweight, especially those with emphysema, are at higher risk of death […]READ MORE

My brother and I had a dinnertime deal when we were kids. I would eat all the mushrooms hiding in his salad if he would eat all the cherry tomatoes sitting in mine. My parents were lucky. They didn’t have to come up with special recipes to ensure we ate our vegetables. We ate plenty […]READ MORE

Summer shouldn’t just be for the kids! Make this summer YOUR summer and let Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance help you feel better about the shape you are in. Our certified athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches will tailor a plan specifically for you. They’ll keep you motivated to achieve your personal fitness […]READ MORE

Every time we move, we depend on some muscles to hold us steady, and other muscles to actually move us. Core stabilization is the general term for how the muscles of your trunk keep your spine and body stable. This helps you stay balanced when you move. If your core muscles are strong and they […]READ MORE

Kinesio Taping™ is a breakthrough therapeutic method currently being used by physical therapists and sports performance specialists alike. What is Kinesio Taping™? Kinesio Tape™ is a heat activated, water-resistant, latex-free tape that matches the elasticity of the skin and stretches to accommodate movement of the body. How does it work? Because the taping provides stability […]READ MORE

Studies show that regular exercise helps improve everyone’s quality of life. Sports offer a beautiful blend of recreation and physical activity that makes exercise enjoyable. And sports just aren’t for kids anymore. As more and more adults are becoming (and staying) active, there has been a surge in the number of adults sports leagues available […]READ MORE

Summer shouldn’t just be for the kids! Make this summer YOUR summer and let Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance help you feel better about the shape you are in. Our certified athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches will tailor a plan specifically for you. They’ll keep you motivated to achieve your personal fitness […]READ MORE

A friend of mine recently came by our house with her family. Friends for years, we’ve shared many a gourmet meal courtesy of my husband’s knack for being able to cook just about anything. As we watched my husband cut up a dozen heirloom tomatoes from his garden, she said out loud: “If only that […]READ MORE