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Self Care – The Box – Ice and Stretch for Your Neck
"The Box" is a routine that I've given many clients over the years. When used with Ice-and-Stretch, it is quick,…
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 – 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.…
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…
Self Care – Headache Relief Through Ice And Stretch
The Problem Many of my clients with "migraines" or "sinus headaches" actually have cervicogenic headaches (originating from the neck). Many…
Client recovers from ALS
I was working with Burt (not his real name) yesterday morning and told him about my blog. He asked me…