Candice
Candice is a certified health coach and personal trainer with over 15-year experience as a physical therapist and manipulative osteopath in France. Candice is specialized in stretching and mobility, osteopathic techniques and gut health. Her approach to health and wellness is holistic and tailored to each individual she takes care of. Her favorite mantra is "The secret of getting ahead is getting started" as it is never too late to start taking care of yourself. Your body and mind will thank you for it!
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3 Min Ergonomics 101
Explore simple ergonomic adjustments at your desk, home, or job to reduce strain and support your musculoskeletal system.
☑ Safer Seated Setup
☑ Long-Term Posture Support
☑ Decreased Physical Strain✎ Learn The Facts: Poor ergonomics can lead to repetitive strain injuries, neck pain, and carpal...
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3 Min Understanding Good Vs. Bad Pain
Learn how to differentiate between muscle soreness that signals growth and pain that could mean injury or overuse.
☑ Enhanced Body Awareness
☑ Injury Prevention Skills
☑ Safer Movement Habits✎ Pro Tip: If needed, stick to a "pain journal". Note the type, location, and duration of the pain you ...
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3 Min When To See A Specialist For Joint Pain
Gain clarity on red flags and indicators that it’s time to consult a professional for muscle, bone, or joint issues.
☑ Better Medical Decision-Making
☑ Timely Pain Intervention
☑ Increased Health Literacy✎ Learn The Facts: Studies show that waiting longer than 3 months to see a specialist for ...
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2 Min Balancing Rest & Rehabilitation
Explore the importance of rest in your recovery process and how to avoid setbacks while healing or managing musculoskeletal conditions.
☑ Improved Recovery Outcomes
☑ Injury Prevention Techniques
☑ Boosted Rehab Planning✎ Learn The Facts: Rest is crucial in muscle recovery — studies show that ...
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2 Min Functions Of The Musculoskeletal System
Understand how your bones, muscles, joints, and connective tissues work in harmony to support movement, posture, and daily activity.
☑ Increased Body Function Awareness
☑ Improved Postural Alignment
☑ Enhanced Daily Functionality✎ Learn The Facts: The musculoskeletal system plays a key role in...
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5 Min Daily Habits That Affect Your Posture & Spine
Discover how simple daily habits from phone use to desk setup, can impact your spine and long-term posture.
☑ Reduced Back And Neck Pain
☑ Improved Spinal Health
☑ Better Postural Habits✎ Pro Tip: Every 30 minutes, do a “chin tucks” exercise — gently retract your head to neutral and hold for 1...
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2 Min How Activity Levels Affect Muscle & Joint Pain
Learn how both too little and too much movement can influence joint stiffness, muscle soreness, and pain.
☑ Balanced Movement Awareness
☑ Pain Reduction Strategies
☑ Smarter Activity Planning✎ Pro Tip: For every hour seated, stand or walk for 5 minutes, you’ll keep joints lubricated and muscle...
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2 Min Definition Of The Musculoskeletal System
Explore the foundational components that make up the musculoskeletal system and why they matter for your mobility and overall health.
☑ Better Understanding Of Body Structure
☑ Improved Health Awareness
☑ Reduced Injury Risk✎ Learn The Facts: Your musculoskeletal system includes over 600 muscl...
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2 Min The Right Times To Stretch
Understand the difference between dynamic and static stretching, and when to use each to maximize benefit and minimize risk.
☑ Improved Flexibility
☑ Reduced Injury Risk
☑ Boosted Warm-Ups✎ Learn The Facts: Static stretching after workouts can increase muscle strength by enhancing flexibility ...
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3 Min Handling Musculoskeletal Pain Flare-Ups
Discover techniques to manage musculoskeletal flare-ups while protecting your mental health and preventing panic or overreaction.
☑ Reduced Flare-Up Anxiety
☑ Mind-Body Coping Strategies
☑ Emotional Resilience With Pain✎ Pro Tip: Use box breathing — inhale 4s, hold 4s, exhale 4s, hold 4s — dur...
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5 Min Stretching For Low Back Pain Relief
Try these stretching techniques designed to alleviate low back pain and enhance overall flexibility.
☑ Improved Mobility
☑ Reduced Tension
☑ Back Pain Relief✎ Learn The Facts: Stretching can help relieve low back pain by improving flexibility, increasing blood flow to the muscles, and reducing...
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3 Min Understanding Low Back Pain
Gain an enhanced understanding of how daily actions can impact and cause lower back pain.
☑ Back & Spine Anatomy
☑ Symptom Awareness
☑ Preventative Strategies✎ Learn The Science: Keeping both feet flat on the ground while seated can help to reduce pressure on the back and shoulders, reducing ...
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5 Min Hip Opening For Low Back Pain
Empower yourself with an effective stretching routine to self manage and soothe back pain.
☑ Reduced Discomfort
☑ Enhanced Hip Mobility
☑ Improved Lumbar Flexibility✎ Learn The Science: When hip muscles are tight or have excess pressure on them, they can pull the pelvis forward, increasing lo...
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5 Min Back Strengthening
Learn effective back strengthening stretches for improved back strength, core strength, and stamina.
☑ Improved Core Strength
☑ Revitalized Back Health
☑ Increased Functional Movement✎ Learn The Science: Increasing back strength and flexibility can reduce risk of injuries, improve posture, and...
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5 Min Mindful Movement For Spinal Health
Learn a gentle stretching routine to protect the spine and improve back mobility.
☑ Improved Mobility & Flexibility
☑ Boosted Spinal Health
☑ Increased Back Strength✎ Learn The Science: Stretching the spine allows for nutrients and oxygen to flow more efficiently around the spine, which helps ...
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10 Min Neck Stretches For Tension Relief
Indulge in a blissful experience of profound tension relief by incorporating gentle neck stretches and mobility exercises into your routine. These soothing movements and stretches are specifically designed to target the muscles and joints in the neck area, promoting relaxation and alleviating bui...
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10 Min Shoulder Stretches For Tension Relief
Learn how to prevent a rounded-shoulder posture and release upper thoracic tension with gentle mobilizations and stretches.
☑ Decreased Tension
☑ Improved Posture
☑ Revitalized Mobility☾ Best used in the afternoon or evening, especially after a long workday, cramped travels, or sitting for too...
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Renforcement musculaire des jambes (Français)
Focus sur le renforcement musculaire des jambes qui jouent un role important dans la prévention des problèmes de dos.
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Renforcement musculaire global (Français)
Réveillez les muscles essentiels de votre corps pour retrouver du tonus et vous protéger de douleurs chroniques classiques.
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Renforcement abdominal protecteur (Français)
Gainage: focus sur votre diaphragme et votre plancher pelvien et abdominaux profonds pour aider votre corps à faire face aux différentes tâches physiques du quotidien.
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Renforcement musculaire du haut du corps (Français)
Apprenons à donner à notre corps ce dont il a besoin. Notre organisme est une incroyable usine qui crée de l’énergie à partir des aliments que nous ingérons. Avec des gestes simples, aidons notre corps à fonctionner au mieux de ses capacités et à nous défendre des maladies pour vivre en meilleure...
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Etirements bas du corps (Français)
Etirements des jambes: un must après de la marche ou du sport (course à pied, vélo etc...) ou si vous passez votre journée debout à piétiner ou assis à un bureau.
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Comment bien s'assior (Français)
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Etirements haut du corps (Français)
Une petite routine de mobilisations et étirements du haut du corps réalisable sur chaise pour lutter contre les répercussions des postures assises prolongées (surtout devant un ordinateur).