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    The Mobility Method: Taking a Proactive Stand For Your Body (and Health)

    by Jen Esquer May 14, 2018 5 minutes

    Understanding the connection between mobility and longevity connects us to greater wellbeing and vibrancy

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    What comes to mind when you hear the term ‘physical therapy’? Is it only necessary when your doctor tells you to go? Only when you’ve just had surgery or incurred an injury? Do you think of things like ultrasounds, electrical pads that tingle and make you feel good? Or maybe you think more of exercises to strengthen your core, increase balance and improve mobility?

    Whatever it is that comes to mind, the most common theme I hear amongst most people seeking either physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, or massage therapy is that they’re looking for someone to ‘fix’ them.

    The problem with relying on another person to ‘fix’ you, is that you are no longer in control of whatever the problem was to begin with — and therefore it will most likely return.

    When the problem, pain or injury is coming from

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