Stretches and Exercises
Self Care – Guidelines for using an Ice Pack
Ice packs are a great way to reduce swelling and inflammation, increase circulation and relieve pain. They can be ineffective…
Self Care – Breathing Exercises to Reduce Shoulder Tension
One of my clients describes this as the best exercise for shoulder and upper back tension. He thinks it should…
10 Keys to Better Stretching
Here, you will find 10 keys to better stretching. What approach do therapists use for affective Stretching? Consistently, I refer…
Self Care – Doorway Stretches for Chest Muscles
These doorway stretches for chest muscles are classic because they're quick, effective, and can be done almost anywhere. It is…
Self Care – Seated Stretches for Stiff, Swollen Hands
This simple set of stretches has 3 parts: Two stretches that release the muscles around the base of the cranium…
Stretching for scalene muscles
Here are some specific stretches for scalene muscles that have been recommended by many sources over the years. They were…
Self Care – Basics of Ice-and-Stretch
Pain. Soreness. Restricted range of motion. The combination of stretching and icing can rid these ailments quickly if done correctly.…
Self Care – Breathing exercise for upper back pain
This breathing exercise for relief from upper back pain can be very effective when done properly and regularly. It is…
How I became a fan of Active Isolated Stretching.
In the mid-90s, I had a client. He came to my practice for a completely different reason. However, he bugged…
Ice Plunges For The Ankle and Foot
This process is an amazingly effective therapy for sprains/strains and other trauma to connective tissue and joints. In addition, my…