Egoscue Portland

06/08/2026

📞 "Hello, this is your shoulder speaking..."

Donna comes in each week to stay aligned, active, and fit in her seventies. We move, we laugh, and enjoy each other's company.

One Friday she walked into the clinic and made a funny gesture, as though her shoulder was calling her on the phone.
"I was sitting at my desk this week and my shoulder was burning," she said. "It felt like my shoulder was saying, 'Hello, this is your shoulder speaking. Could you please sit up straight?'"

We both laughed, but there was an important lesson hidden in her story.

We can't change what we're not aware of.
For months, Donna had been faithfully doing her Egoscue exercises. She would leave the clinic more aligned, yet often return the following week with one shoulder sitting higher than the other.

So we became curious.

What was happening during the other 23 hours of her day?
I asked Donna to pay attention to how she sits, stands, drives, and moves throughout her day.

That's when she discovered something important. Whenever she drove her truck, she leaned to one side and rested one arm on the armrest. Over time, that habit contributed to her shoulders becoming uneven and one hip being tighter than the other.

Egoscue exercises are powerful. Staying active is important. But our daily habits matter too.

The small things we do repeatedly can either support our alignment or slowly pull us away from it.

So here's your reminder:
✔ Do your Egoscue exercises.
✔ Stay active and keep moving.
✔ Reset your posture throughout the day.
✔ Pay attention to your habits.

A more balanced body feels better, functions better, and allows you to enjoy life more fully.
What is your body trying to tell you today?

05/31/2026

A client made me smile this week with an answer I wasn't expecting.

🚨 Have you ever done a "risk assessment" before bending over to pick something up?

This week, I asked a client what the highlight of his week was.

He paused for a moment, laughed, and said, "I picked up my wife's glasses off the floor!"

Of course, I had to ask him to explain.

He told me that whenever something ends up on the floor, he has to decide whether it's worth bending over to get it. The fear? That his back might "go out."

If you've ever hesitated before picking something up, loading groceries, gardening, installing a child seat, making the bed, or even tying your shoes, you're not alone.

Another client this week, a grandmother of two young children, asked me, "Have you ever tried installing child seats in the back seat of a car?" She shared the same concern about her back.

The truth is, bending shouldn't be a dangerous activity.

Our hips, spine, and shoulders are designed to work together as a team. When the body is balanced and aligned, everyday movements become easier, safer, and more comfortable.

That's what I love about Egoscue. The exercises help restore balance and function so your body can do what it's meant to do—whether that's picking something up off the floor, gardening, crabbing, playing with grandchildren, or simply moving through daily life with confidence.

One of my personal favorites is the Airbench. It helps release tension in my back, keeps my hips balanced, and strengthens my legs.

What's your favorite Egoscue exercise that helps you feel more confident in your body? I'd love to hear!

05/23/2026

✨ The Weekly Reset: Why Recovery Workouts Matter ✨

A common theme popped up in our Egoscue of Portland clinic this week: the need for recovery.

Several clients arrived feeling depleted, tired, overwhelmed, and “wired but tired.” The reasons were different for everyone — home remodel stress, family emergencies, work pressure, sport workouts, chronic joint pain, uncertainty around surgery decisions, and the general weight of everyday life.

Our bodies are always communicating with us.

They whisper first:
• tension
• fatigue
• irritability
• stiffness
• poor sleep
• brain fog

But many of us have been conditioned to push through and keep going. If we don’t listen to the whispers, eventually the body gets louder until we are forced to stop.

This week, we designed recovery exercise menus for several clients — gentle restorative Egoscue sequences focused on calming the nervous system, releasing unnecessary tension, improving alignment, and helping the body shift out of stress mode.

What was interesting was the response:
“Oh… I didn’t know that was an option.”

Many people think recovery simply means collapsing on the couch and watching a movie. And while rest and downtime absolutely matter (we’re all for cozy recovery too!), true recovery is also something we can actively train.

The nervous system often needs guidance to remember how to relax.

The right restorative exercises can help:
✨ reduce tension before pain intensifies
✨ calm the mind and body
✨ improve breathing and posture
✨ restore energy reserves
✨ create a deeper sense of ease and resilience

Each person left the clinic this week feeling calmer, lighter, more hopeful, and more connected to their body.

Recovery is not weakness, it is preventive maintenance to stay strong to keep doing the things we love. A balanced body functions and feels better.

Do you have practices or exercises that help you truly relax, recover and recharge?

Take good care of your mind and body. 💛

05/07/2026

Is your hip pain interfering with the activities you love? Are simple things like walking or putting on your socks becoming more difficult? Have you been told you need a hip replacement?

Then this class is for you! Join us in this complimentary webinar to learn:

-How your posture is related to your hip pain
-A natural and long-lasting solution for your hip pain

This class is interactive so bring your questions and be prepared to try some simple exercises to experience what the Egoscue Method is all about!

Comment HIPS to get the zoom link.

03/27/2026

🎥 Missed the webinar? We’ve got you covered!
Did you know your posture could be the hidden cause behind elbow, wrist, and hand pain?
Yes, symptoms that show up as tennis elbow and carpal tunnel often start higher up than you think.

Good news: the recording from this week’s class is now available to watch anytime! 🙌

Here’s what we covered:
✨ Why posture is key when treating elbow & wrist pain
✨ Common posture patterns that lead to arm and hand discomfort (and how to spot them)
✨ Real client success stories using the Egoscue Method
✨ Simple, effective exercises you can start right away

Ready to take the next step toward feeling better?

Reply to this message or call us at
📞 Seattle: 206-695-2947
📞 Portland: 503-350-0888

to schedule your free consultation and posture assessment.

Pain-free living is possible.
— Zac & Laura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ppFcEvnRl0

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03/13/2026

🌟 Client Spotlight: Mick – Back on the Board 🌊

When Mick first came to us last July, he was dealing with a fractured talus in his right foot, shoulder discomfort, and the kind of compensations that can show up after injury. Surfing, biking, and staying active are a big part of his life — so getting back to the water was the goal.

Fast forward months of consistent work with Egoscue posture therapy…

✔️ His foot has healed
✔️ His shoulders are more balanced
✔️ His gait is smooth and aligned
✔️ And his posture is looking amazing

Most importantly?
He’s back surfing. 🏄‍♂️

From carefully rebuilding movement after a fracture to paddling out again, Mick stayed committed to restoring function, balance, and strength in his body.

It’s always incredible to see what happens when the body gets back into proper alignment and motion.

Way to go, Mick — we love seeing you back on the board and doing what you love!

01/31/2026

If you weren’t able to join our knee pain class, here’s the recording to watch at your convenience.

Learn more at www.egoscue.com

01/24/2026

January is full of high energy and ambitious fitness goals. Most fitness plans start with "more," but at Egoscue, we start with "better."

If you want your resolutions to actually stick, you need more than just intensity—you need alignment. When your posture is off, your body compensates, turning your hard work into physical strain. Layering high-intensity workouts on top of these imbalances makes progress slower and recovery more difficult.

Our focus this month is simple: a balanced body functions better. Whether you want your hips to feel freer or your workouts to be more efficient, the secret is starting with a posture reset.

Start you year aligned. Read the full article: https://egoscue.com/new-year-new-alignment/

12/24/2025

Sending warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season.

Thank you for being a valued part of our Egoscue Portland community and for placing your trust in us. Supporting your posture, movement, and overall well-being is what truly inspires the work we do each day.

May this season bring lightness to your heart, joy to your smile, and vibrant energy to your body. We hope you enjoy moving with bounce in your step, ease in your body, and a sense of playfulness woven into each day.

Wishing you health, happiness, and alignment as we close out the year and step into the next.

With gratitude,
Laura

12/19/2025

🎄 Stay Aligned This Holiday Season! 🎄

The holidays are full of joy, celebrations… and busy schedules that can throw off even the best routines. If you’ve found your movement habits slipping or your body telling you it’s feeling the season already, we’ve got you! 🌟

Our newest article “Aligned for the Holidays” shares simple, intentional movement tips and mindset reminders to help you stay balanced, energized, and pain-free—even during the chaos of travel, gatherings, and late nights. 💪✨

👉 Read it here: https://egoscue.com/aligned-for-the-holidays/

Let’s finish the year feeling good—inside and out. 💚

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