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If you have pain in all of these areas, you may benefit from these exercises, which help to strengthen your postural muscles. First, roll your shoulders in backwards circles (up, back, down) slowly. Repeat 20-30 times. Keep your arms down at your sides. Second, squeeze your shoulder blades together. Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat at …
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When your neck is stiff and tired from working all day or being on the computer all night, what is a good stretch? Your natural tendency is right–your neck needs to be moved and stretched. Tuck in your chin toward your throat as if you are trying to create a double chin. Hold the position …
Let’s imagine you have back pain, and you need some help. Who do you call? The good news is that you have options: primary care doctor, spine specialist, physical therapist, chiropractor or even alternative medicine (such as accupuncture). So what is the difference between the treatment you get from a chiropractor and a physical therapist? …
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1. Most people sit with slouched posture, which puts your low back in a rounded or flexed position for hours each day. Our backs were not made to stay in one position all the time. This can cause future problems in the spine such as arthrits, herniated disks, and sciatica. 2. People who sit at …
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Today I was making some videos for you all about body mechanics. I will be editing and posting them soon, so stay tuned! But it brought to mind how good body mechanics is second nature for me. For my patients (or family members), it takes much more effort and thought. So let me explain how …
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