This is one of the classic stretches for hip flexors, and for good reasons. It gives you lots of control and allows you to be very specific. Most people think of Iliopsoas as the hip flexor. Hip flexor muscles include: Iliopsoas Psoas Major Iliacus Rectus Femoris Tensor Fascia Lata Sartorius Gluteus medius (anterior section) This …
The temporomandibular joint is arguably, the most complex joint in the body. Its has to accomodate a combination of hinging, gliding and rotary motions. This series stretches some basic motions of the TMJ and, when done with measured speed and tension, balances the mechanism. If the ice-and-stretch method is used, it can offer immediate relief …
This exercise releases fixations in these joints, which govern the pain and restriction around those joints. The multifidi and rotatores seem most directly connected to the sharp, fragile pain in the vertebrae. How this works… Vertebrae are joined to the vertebra above and below by 3 joints in the front of the vertebra, the body …
Tuck, Tilt, Turn, and Lift is an excellent exercise to correct Forward-Head Posture. This exercise also relieves Thoracic Outlet problems like swollen hands in the morning. Also, this process will reveal stiffness and pain that will help you more accurately target your neck problems. This series of stretches will help you sleep if you do …
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When you stop coughing, continue to practice social distancing. Act responsibly in protecting the health of yourself and others. Practically speaking, you can stimulate the skin in a waythat reduces the frequency and pain of coughing. This is based on a neurological principle discovered by English surgeon John Hilton. Loosely stated, hot, cold and pain …
“The Box” is a routine that I’ve given many clients over the years. It is a well-rounded approach. It is best used as a complete routine. When an area seems particularly restricted or sensitive to the ice, it should be revisited after the first round of a complete routine. The Box refers to an imaginary …
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Ice packs are a great way to reduce swelling and inflammation, increase circulation and relieve pain. They can be ineffective and even create some problems if used improperly. How Ice Packs Work Ice packs create a local “emergency” because of the temperature change in the area. This creates immediate and extended responses: The cold compresses …
One of my clients describes this as the best exercise for shoulder and upper back tension. He thinks that it should be the first exercise that I give people. Regardless of their problem. It really does reduce shoulder and upper back tension in a magical way. I noticed big differences over the 1st month that …
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This is a handout that I give patients when I’m explaining Active Isolated Stretching. This is an abbreviated guide from Aaron Mattes’s books and courses. This system is very different from traditional stretching or yoga. Click here to see a post about how I converted to AIS. The point of these stretches is that you …
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These doorway stretches are classic because they’re quick, effective and can be done almost anywhere. It is easy to stop at most doorways on your way back from the kitchen, office or bathroom. Even with minimal effort, a few stretches a day can offer notable relief and postural change. These stretches target more than pec …
