Do you have trouble with your knees? This month we are focusing on the knee. Please follow these following exercises to get better performance from your knees. 1. Standing Calf Stretch Starting Position: Begin standing with leg to be stretched extended behind body. Leg should be straight with heel…
These 4 exercises are a great way to open up your chest and activate your back muscles. Having chest muscles which are tight can often limit mobility and impact your posture. Doing these exercises regularly will help your shoulders, back, chest and improve your posture. You might also find that…
Are you suffering from bursitis of the hip? Bursitis of the hip is a common cause of hip pain. It is caused by inflammation of the bursa (a small, cushioning sac located where tendons pass over areas of bone around the joints), which lies over the prominent bone on the side…
The thoracic spine region refers to the part of the spine that starts just below the neck to half-way down the back. This part of the spine is sometimes neglected, which is unfortunate because it is as prone to stiffness as other parts of the spine. Having good thoracic spine…
Do you often have sore/tight legs? Using a foam roller can be a great way to help muscles recover. Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique which causes lactic acid and other toxins that are built up in the muscle to be released. It aides in the recovery of muscles which…
Have you got tight calves? We have 3 simple calf stretches which you can do anywhere. 1.Calf Stretch with Towel Starting Position: Begin seated in a chair or on a firm surface. Extend one leg and place a towel around ball of foot and grasp with both hands. Movement:…
Starting Position: Begin seated or standing. Interlock fingers and reach toward ceiling, extending both arms. Movement: Press palms upward, attempting to straighten arms fully. Once arms are fully extended, lean to the side. Hold for 5-10 seconds.
Lets get our hips moving through this wonderful hamy stretch! Passive Hamstring Wall Stretch Starting Position: Begin lying on floor. Position self with legs extended upwards on wall. Arms are at sides for support. Movement: Slide hips toward wall until gentle stretch is felt behind thighs. Attempt to relax for…
Starting Position: Begin by sitting upright in chair. Maintain good posture, positioning self on sit bones (ischial tuberosities) so that spine is in neutral position. Movement: Reach to top of head with one arm while opposite arm grasps chair, stabilizing shoulder. Gently pull head over away from depressed shoulder, stretching…