From Bloating to Breathlessness: A Guide to Abdominophrenic Dyssynergia

From Bloating to Breathlessness: A Guide to Abdominophrenic Dyssynergia

If you’ve ever looked at the above image and felt an uncomfortable familiarity—accompanied by bloating, abdominal distention, shortness of breath, or digestive troubles—then you’re in the right place. This blog is dedicated to unraveling the mystery of abdominophrenic dyssynergia, a condition that might be the key to understanding your symptoms. What Is Abdominophrenic Dyssynergia? Abdominophrenic…

The Connection Between IBD and the Lungs

The Connection Between IBD and the Lungs

It’s long been known that those that experience IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) also report extra-intestinal dysfunction. IBD has been known to cause symptoms that impact lliver, joint, skin and eye function. Recent research is showing that a bi-directional relationship exists between IBD and obstructive lung disease. What is IBD? Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a group…

Should you add Kinesiotape into your treatment regime?

Should you add Kinesiotape into your treatment regime?

Kinesiotape is so much more than a sticky bandage. Research continues to show what physical therapists have been seeing clinically. Kinesiotape improves healing time. At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we use kinesiotape as an adjunct to treatment, to help reduce pain and improve healing time for our patients for many conditions including myofascial pain syndrome,…

All About Foam Rolling

All About Foam Rolling

A Game-Changer for Post-Workout Recovery In the realm of fitness and exercise, the pursuit of optimal recovery is as vital as the workout itself. Recent research sheds light on a tool that’s been gaining momentum in the fitness community: foam rolling. This seemingly simple practice of self-massage with a foam roller has been shown to…