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• posted: Mar. 05, 2020
• stretch,  neck

Sitting in a cramped seat on an airplane can cause stiffness and achiness.Try these simple stretches and exercises for the neck and upper body when you are stuck on an Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2020
• low back,  stretch

Sitting in a cramped seat on an airplane can cause stiffness and achiness.Try these simple stretches and exercises for the low back and legs when you are stuck on an Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2020
• low back,  mobility

Quick and easy way to loosen up the hamstrings and hip flexors!    Great after you have been sitting for extended periods which leads to tight hip flexors! Or add to your Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2020
• posture,  neck

Strengthen your neck! Poor posture and muscle imbalances can lead to neck pain.  The most common muscle imbalance I see is due to poor posture.  Weakness is in the deep neck Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2020
• myofascial release,  shoulders

Tight Triceps can: -Cause shoulder pain-Cause elbow pain-Limit your shoulder range of motion-Cause pain in the back of the upper armLoosen the triceps with a foam roller or lacrosse ball! Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2020
• low back

Legs up the Wall Gentle stretch for the low back and hamstringsRelax, relieve tension and stressHelps reduce swelling and pain in feet and legs - great after flying, workouts or sitting/standing Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2020
• posture,  neck,  Ergonomics

Check Your Desk Quick tips:Don’t slouch! Slouching puts more pressure on the discs and vertebrae of your back.The monitor should be placed directly in front of you, with the top at approximately eye Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2020
• mobility

Mobility Challenge - Mobility is important for reducing your risk of injury! Give this a try.  Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2020
• low back

Relieve tension, pain and stiffness in the hips, back, shoulder and chest with this easy stretch. This is one of my favorite stretches!  I do it every day! Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2020
• posture,  neck pain,  headaches

Micro-break for preventing desk injuries, headaches, neck pain and back pain.   Micro Break: Any short break you take from your work during the dayHelpsImprove your ability to concentrateReduce stressAvoid common Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2020
• hips,  low back,  mobility

Pigeon Pose Tight hips cause muscles imbalances and compensations that commonly contribute to low back pain. Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2020
• neck

DON'T Crack Your Own Neck! Cracking your neck improperly can lead to:Pinched nervesHeadachesSprained jointsStrained musclesInstability Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2020
• mobility

Mobility is important for reducing your risk of injury!  When you are unable to move correctly or fully through your full range of motion, it can cause compensations, muscle imbalances, Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2020
• low back,  core

No More Sit-ups!  Sit-ups and crunches flex the low back which is the exact mechanism for disc herniation. Instead try the curl up to work the core without flexing the spine. Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2020
• low back

Back Pain Relief For Severe Pain or Flare Up This 90/90 position will help get your back in a neutral position and help take pressure off the discs and allow the Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2020
• stretch,  shoulders

Eagle Arms stretch for stretching the upper back between the shoulder blades and shoulders. Read More