Looking for the best stretches to help loosen up a painful and/or tight Gluteus Medius? This blog post covers the 13 best Gluteus Medius Stretches. Gluteus Medius Release Releasing the Gluteus Medius will help relax the tight muscle and potentially make the following stretches even more effective. Instructions: Lie on the floor. Place the Gluteus … Read more
This blog post contains the 11 best Back Stretches for lower back pain. These stretches are designed to: a) Reclaim the normal movements in your lumbar spine. b) Reduce the over-sensitivity of the lower back structures. c) Minimize stiffness. Back stretches for Lower back Pain The following back stretches for lower back pain are designed … Read more
Are you looking for the best Levator Scapulae Stretches? This blog post should help relax your tight neck! What causes a tight Levator Scapulae? Certain postures (See bottom of post for more information.) Shrugged shoulders Looking towards one side. (Eg. Using a computer) Using phone between the shoulder and head How do I know if … Read more
If you have pain in the Base of the Skull, it is likely that you have tightness, tension and/or over-activity in the following muscles: Sub-Occipitals Upper Trapezius Splenius Capitis Semispinalis Capitis Sternocleidomastoid (Note: Please see your doctor if you are not sure if the pain in the base of your skull is coming from the … Read more
The Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is a neck muscle that is generally tight in the vast majority of people. It may be involved with issues such as: Forward Head Posture Inefficient breathing patterns Headaches Stiffness in the neck This blog post post contains the 5 best ways to perform Sternocleidomastoid stretches. Do this first: Before performing the … Read more
What is Ankle Dorsiflexion? Ankle Dorsiflexion is the movement where the ankle (Talocrural joint) is bent in a backwards direction. Why is it so important? Having full ankle dorsiflexion is ESSENTIAL in your posture and movement. This is especially true for when you are moving! (such as Walking, Running, Squatting and Jumping) Restricted ankle mobility can lead … Read more
This blog post will cover the best Thoracic Outlet Syndrome exercises that will help fix your pain! What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is the compression of the group of nerves that are located between the neck and shoulder. Collectively – these nerves are known as the Brachial Plexus. (Note: This blog … Read more
What are high arches in the feet? A high arch in the foot is characterized by having a more pronounced curve in the medial arch of the foot. As a result – there is a large gap between the bottom of the foot arch and the floor when standing. (Also referred to as: Oversupination, Pes … Read more
Do you suffer from Sciatic Nerve pain that runs down the back of your leg? This blog post will cover a comprehensive list of the best Sciatic Nerve Stretches to help address this issue! READ THIS FIRST BEFORE PROCEEDING: If your leg pain is specifically being referred from your Lumbar Spine, it is essential to … Read more
Do you have tight and/or painful back muscles? This blog post will list the 11 best Erector Spinae Stretches to help address this problem. Erector Spinae Muscle: The Erector Spinae is a group of muscles (Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis) that attach from the back of pelvis, torso and neck. Disclaimer: The content presented on this blog … Read more