Yearly Archives: 2013
Tips for Holiday Stress
Protect your health from holiday stress with these 10 tips. Sleep 8-10 hours a night. Go to bed early by 9 or 10 PM or earlier if possible. Relax with a book at night before bed instead of watching TV or the computer. Eat balanced… Continue reading
Leg Raises for Abs
Leg raises are a great exercise to strengthen your lower abs and core. A set of strong abdominal muscles and a strong core can help protect you from lower back pain and an injury. Leg Raises Video Watch the 1-Minute Video below to learn how… Continue reading
Neck Circles Stretch
Watch this 1-Minute Video for a great way to stretch your neck properly. I recommend you do your neck circles standing. The standing posture will put less strain on your neck and make the movement much more natural. Move slowly, gently, and carefully throughout the stretch. Improving your… Continue reading
Neck Pain Relief at Home or Work
Self-Massage Neck Pain Relief This self-massage technique can be done at home or work to help with muscle tension and neck pain relief. Next time you have muscle tension and neck pain, give yourself a simple neck massage, I think you will be happy with the… Continue reading
Three Quad Stretches
Watch this 2-Minute Video for three great ways to stretch your quads properly. I recommend you hold onto a chair or wall for balance when you do the standing quad stretch. The side-lying and face-down quad stretches may be easier for you if your just starting… Continue reading
Ab Crunches Properly
One key to protecting your lower back is to have a strong set of abs and a strong core. Ab Crunches are a great exercise to strengthen both your abs and your core. When your abs are strong, they will help protect and support your… Continue reading
Lower Back Pain Stretch
Next time you have lower back pain, try the stretch in the video below. It is called the Cat and the Camel. It takes your lower back through both a flexion and extension motion. By getting your spine moving, stuck or misaligned vertebra may self… Continue reading
Chest Stretches Pain Relief
I often prescribe chest stretches to patients to help improve their posture and to decrease shoulder pain. If you have tight chest muscles it can pull your shoulders forward which is bad for your posture. This leads to a hunch back type appearance. It can… Continue reading
Quadriceps Stretch Relief
Learn how to stretch your quadriceps properly by watching the video below. Tight quads can tilt your pelvis out of alignment and cause you lower back and knee pain. This can put you at risk of injury. Many patients ask me how to get pain relief through… Continue reading
Door Stretch for Pain Relief
Door stretches are great for relief of your back, neck, and shoulder pain. This stretch will also help if you have rounded shoulders. This is easy to check for by looking at your side view in the mirror. If you see your back is hunched… Continue reading