Relieve Neck and Shoulder Tension with This Simple Move
Quick question for you about your arms and upper body… When was the last time you took your arms overhead, e.g., reached for the ceiling or tried to touch the door frame as you walked through? Has it been a while? Go ahead and try it right now. Lift your arms and reach like you’re […]
Undo Pain and Tension from Using Your Hands All Day
If you’re anything like me, you probably spend a lot more time doing things every day that require you to close your hands instead of open them—stuff like typing, mousing, writing, cooking, holding a steering wheel, holding a book or phone, gardening, sweeping, vacuuming, playing an instrument, etc. The hand-closing list of activities goes on […]
Upgrade this Familiar Upper Back and Shoulder Stretch
Do you ever feel like your upper back could use a stretch, yet you can’t seem to find a way to get to the area in need—like an itch you can’t scratch? If so, you’re going to love today’s exercise. I’ll show you how to upgrade a standard stretch by adding three form points that […]
Do You Get Back Pain From Riding in Your Car?
The tip in today’s post might leave you feeling a little awkward about how you look in your car, but if you have back pain, this small adjustment could help your back feel so much better, especially after a long car ride. And if it helps you feel better, who cares about looking a little […]
This Twisty Tricky Move Will Benefit Your Whole Body
What’s stable yet mobile and loves to twist? Need a hint? You have two, and each one has 26 bones, 33 joints, 56 ligaments, 20-plus muscles, and 7,000 nerve endings—yes, SEVEN-THOUSAND! Give up? It’s your feet! Your feet play a vital role in your body’s overall function and probably aren’t getting the time and attention […]
Dramatically Improve Your Strap Stretch With a Few Simple Moves
The Strap Stretch is a popular stretch found in Pilates studios, yoga studios, and physical therapy offices across the globe. It’s an exercise to stretch and create length down the back of the leg and it can be very effective. That said, if you practice this exercise the same way every time you do it, […]