Piriformis Syndrome: A Real Pain in the Butt
These three stretches are great for piriformis syndrome; however, they are also effective for general low back pain. It is important to stretch daily.
Stretching 101 for Non-Olympians
The best form of stretching which is known as PIR stretching (Post Isometric Relaxation)
DIY Instant Headache Relief
DIY Instant Headache Relief One of the most common things we see on x-ray in our practice is loss of neck curve aka loss of cervical curve. If you are suffering from chronic neck pain, it could mean that you are suffering from this loss of correct curve. It could also be due to restrictions […]
DIY Exercise of the Week: Towel Crunches for Heel Pain
Towel Crunches for Heel Pain If you suffer from heel pain such as plantar fasciitis, then this is a great strengthening exercise for you. The purpose of this exercise is to strengthen the muscles on the bottom of your feet so that you improve plantar fasciitis pain. One of the main responsibilities of the plantar fascia […]
DIY Stretch of the Week: Bruegger’s Stretch
Bruegger’s stretch is one of my favorite stretches/exercises. No matter what your age or how poor your posture, you can do this one at work or at home on the couch while eating ice cream. It can make a big difference in not only maintaining correct posture but also improving your current posture. Correct posture […]
DIY Stretch of the Week: Wall Angels
With the amount of time most of us spend looking down at our phones and working on the computer all day (and night), just about all of us have some poor posture. We all probably should have listened to our mothers growing up and made sure we stood up tall and didn’t slouch. All kidding […]