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Enjoy healthy elbows, wrist and hands, with these circle exercises
Elbow Circles The elbow joint is actually made up of 3 joints. These joints allow the elbow to bend and straighten as well and pronation and supination (turning the palm down and up when the elbow is bent). To perform this exercise: Begin with your elbow straight and your palm facing forward. Begin to bend your elbow. During this time supinate (turning the pinky side of the hand up towards… Read More »Enjoy healthy elbows, wrist and hands, with these circle exercises
Improve Your Weak Links, Enhance Performance and Relieve Pain
As a chiropractor and athletic therapist, my mission is not only to help my patients reach their physical goals but also to empower them to identify and improve their weak links. Whether you’re an athlete working toward better performance or someone seeking relief from neck, back, or shoulder pain, focusing on your weak links can be transformative. Revisiting the Premise: Why Weak Links Matter For example: Our bodies function as… Read More »Improve Your Weak Links, Enhance Performance and Relieve Pain
Comparing hamstring activity with three different kettlebell swings
I found this paper, Hamstring Myoelectrical Activity During Three Different Kettlebell Swing Exercises. The paper compared how 3 different swings, the hinge swing, the squat swing, and the double knee extension swing (used in those who train for kettlebell sport) affected the hamstring muscles. The 3 hamstring muscles were divided into 2 parts a medial part (semitendinosus and semimembranosus) and the lateral part (biceps femoris). What they found was that… Read More »Comparing hamstring activity with three different kettlebell swings
Self myofascial release of the massetter muscle
The masseter muscle is located at the angle of your jaw. As you clench your jaw you can feel this muscle contract. it’s primary action is to close the jaw but can also contribute to retracting (pulling the jaw backwards) the jaw. Pain can refer to the ear, TMJ, over the eye and into the upper and lower teeth. It can be involved in tension-like headaches, cervicogenic headaches, ear aches… Read More »Self myofascial release of the massetter muscle
Side Plank Exercise Progressions: Great for your Back and Core
As a Chiropractor, I see a lot of people with lower back problems. Research has found that both chiropractic manipulation and exercise result in significant improvements in back pain/injuries. As my patients improve in their pain and their function I change my focus from passive care to a more active approach. At some point in time I incorporate a core strengthening program. One of the exercises that I use is… Read More »Side Plank Exercise Progressions: Great for your Back and Core
2 Great Tips on How to Brush Your Teeth Without Back Pain
If you’re dealing with back pain, even simple tasks can feel uncomfortable. Something as routine as brushing your teeth can suddenly become a challenge. Many people notice their lower back pain increases when they lean over the sink. If brushing your teeth, plucking your eyebrows, or shaving causes discomfort, try adjusting how you move. If you’re dealing with back pain, even simple tasks can feel uncomfortable. Something as routine as… Read More »2 Great Tips on How to Brush Your Teeth Without Back Pain
Self Myofascial Release of the Shoulder: Deltoid
The deltoid muscle, capping the shoulder joint, is made up of three parts. There is an anterior (front) part, lateral (middle) part and posterior (back) part. It is used in all forms of movement of the shoulder Action of the deltoid The anterior deltoid flexes the shoulder forward while the posterior deltoid extends the shoulder. The middle portion abducts the arm out to the side; assisted by the other two portions.… Read More »Self Myofascial Release of the Shoulder: Deltoid
Review of a stand up desk converter
Movement is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Sadly, many of my low back pain patients are suffering with adisc injury because they sit for long periods of time. For these patients I often recommend they move more, get out of their seat more, going for walks, performing back bends, etc. To keep them productive at work, I may suggest a stand up desk. For most companies and patients,… Read More »Review of a stand up desk converter