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  • Improve Your Posture By Focusing On These 3 Simple Things
  • Knee Support For Yoga – Props & Tips For Happy Joints
  • What To Avoid When You Have Sciatica
  • How Do You Fix Tight Hip Flexors?
  • How To Choose A Foam Roller (Made Easy!)

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  • woman sitting at a desk stretching her back. decorative cover image for an article about how to improve your posture
    Health & Wellness

    Improve Your Posture By Focusing On These 3 Simple Things

    March 1, 2021 / 2 Comments

    Do you have bad posture?  Have you tried everything to “fix” your posture, but nothing seems to work? Unfortunately, there’s no quick magical solution. But, if you focus on these three things, you can improve your posture by building healthy habits that stick.  WHAT IS POSTURE? Posture is much more than your ability to walk…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • woman on a yoga mat using a block for knee support for yoga
    Yoga

    Knee Support For Yoga – Props & Tips For Happy Joints

    February 12, 2021 / 4 Comments

    If you have chronic knee pain or sensitive knees, you may be concerned about your ability to participate in a consistent yoga practice (or any fitness routine for that matter). You might even be wondering if practicing yoga will leave you feeling worse?! Fear not. One of the great things about yoga is the ability…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • a man holding his back in pain as a decorative image for an article about what to avoid with sciatica
    Injury Prevention

    What To Avoid When You Have Sciatica

    January 22, 2021 / 8 Comments

    Sciatica is a widely accepted catch-all term that people use to describe pain in the back and hip, radiating down the back of the leg.  It may surprise you to learn that sciatica itself is not a diagnosis, it’s a symptom (with several possible causes).  Most sciatica cases are a result of irritation to the…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • a man stretching his hip flexors by a river while working out
    Injury Prevention

    How Do You Fix Tight Hip Flexors?

    January 13, 2021 / 6 Comments

    2020 brought a shift to telework for many. Sitting increased and activity decreased, putting you at a greater risk for hip flexor pain and tightness.   But what causes tight hip flexors? And what happens when you can never seem to stretch them out?  Hint: more stretching won’t fix the problem.  To fix tight hip…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • woman using a foam roller
    Fitness

    How To Choose A Foam Roller (Made Easy!)

    January 6, 2021 / 1 Comment

    One of the biggest questions about foam rolling (other than which exercises are the best?) is how to choose which foam roller to buy for your sore muscles. You’d think it would be easy, but there are so many choices leaving you with analysis paralysis.  Don’t worry. This article will guide you through everything you…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • flat lay image of workout accessories, decorative image for an article about fitness essnetials
    Fitness

    Must-Have Fitness Essentials To Make Your Life Easier

    December 29, 2020 /

    You don’t need much to get started with fitness, but some workout essentials will make your life easier.  Don’t worry; I’ve made it easy for you with this list of the best workout accessories so you can get off your phone and start your workout! PROPER FOOTWEAR FOR YOUR ACTIVITIES Did you know that many…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • a man lying on a bike at the gym not enjoying exercise
    Health & Wellness

    How To Be More Active When You Hate Exercise

    December 18, 2020 /

    Cardio is hardio. For real, exercise is uncomfortable. It’s no wonder so many people don’t like it. Unfortunately, no one is handing out healthy lifestyles for binging on Netflix or surfing your Facebook feed. Bummer.  Whether it feels like it or not, our bodies crave movement.  I love exercise. I love how it makes me…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • woman's feet and hands on a yoga mat decorative featured image for article about yoga mats for sweaty hands
    Yoga

    Outstanding Yoga Mats for Sweaty Hands to Transform Your Practice

    December 2, 2020 /

    If you’ve ever found yourself sliding around in downward facing dog, then you’ll want to read this article! Today, we’re talking about the best yoga mats for sweaty hands. Yoga mats have come a long way in recent years.  I remember rolling into my first class with my $19.99 yoga mat. (There’s nothing wrong with a…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • a man sitting on the floor in a gym trying to stretch his hamstrings mobility vs. flexibility
    Injury Prevention

    Mobility vs. Stability vs. Flexibility – How To Unlock Healthy Movement

    November 17, 2020 /

    Mobility exercises are having a moment right now, but they’re not exactly a new concept.  Physical therapists have been addressing mobility for years, but now the fitness industry has gotten a hold of it, so it’s the new sliced bread.  No doubt, you’ve seen cool kids in the gym aggressively foam rolling and wielding PVC…

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    Maura Blackstone
  • woman at home sitting on an exercise mat next to an exercise ball best physical therapy equipment for home
    Health & Wellness

    Best Affordable Physical Therapy Equipment For Home

    November 4, 2020 /

    A big part of success with physical therapy is your ability to keep up with your exercise program during and after PT. But when you’re at home, you may not have all those unique gadgets they have at the physical therapy clinic! Don’t worry! It’s easy to have the necessary tools at home to stay healthy…

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    Maura Blackstone
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Welcome! I'm Maura, the physical therapist, yoga, and fitness instructor behind Empower Your Wellness. I help regular people learn about healthy movement and work smarter with their bodies to stay active and prevent injuries.

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