Christine RuffoloMay 10, 20192 min readUtilizing the Sweet SpotAs I am learning to access and mobilize my ribs, I have begun to understand and control the deep inner workings of my trunk,...
Christine RuffoloApr 7, 20194 min readDead RibsMy pelvis has been my focus for the better part of a decade. Plagued by low back pain and steely hamstrings, I discovered that I was...
Christine RuffoloNov 28, 20184 min readExploration & Safety (Part One)The following is part one of my course notes and findings from Stress, Movement, and Pain. Linked through the perception of threat and...
Christine RuffoloMay 11, 20174 min readRepetition and Dysfunction : Minimizing Back PainIssues with joints or body parts can almost always be traced back to usage. When faced with a familiar task in a familiar environment,...
Christine RuffoloFeb 1, 20173 min readChallenging Hip ExtensionHip extension is a vital movement to both health and performance. Wellness wise, hips that can extend, coupled with an unstuck spine and...
Christine RuffoloOct 2, 20164 min readPosterior Pelvic Tilting – Even SimplerThe pelvis speaks volumes. The position in which you hold it dictates whether or not you can use your abs, release your hip flexors,...
Christine RuffoloSep 27, 20152 min readPosterior Pelvic Tilting, SimplifiedThis sequence is absolutely golden for both learning and reinforcing posterior pelvic tilting: 90/90 hip lift with spinal rounding...
Christine RuffoloJul 2, 20152 min readProne Pelvic Positioning – Part 1 (the Sphinx)If your low back hurts while you’re lying on your stomach, it’s likely because you’re stuck in anterior pelvic tilt and your lumbar...