This blog post will go through the best Scoliosis exercises to straighten the spine! What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis refers to the lateral curvature (side bending) that occurs in the thoracic and/or lumbar spine. (Additionally – there is influence from the position of the rib cage and rotation of the spine.) Characteristics of Scoliosis Head tilt … Read more
What is Forward Head Posture? Forward Head Posture (aka Nerd neck, Tech Neck) is where the position of the head is in front of the mid line of the torso. (Ideally – the ear canal should be aligned with the mid line of the torso.) It involves a combination of lower neck flexion and upper neck … Read more
Do you have neck pain? This blog post will cover all of the best exercises for a pinched nerve in the neck. What is a pinched nerve? A pinched nerve in the neck is the compression of a nerve (usually by the disc and/or joint) in the cervical spine. This can lead to pain on … Read more
Your thoracic spine plays one of the most vital roles in maintaining your posture. In fact – I would say that it is impossible to attain the ideal posture if the thoracic spine is not addressed. Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. The content … Read more
What is a Dowager’s hump? It is an enlarged prominence that is formed at the lower region of the neck. (… it’s a protruding bone at base of neck!) Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to be used as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. The content provided is for informational purposes … Read more
Do you have a clicking knee? This blog post will cover the exercises and strategies that will help address this noisy issue! Why is my knee clicking? A clicking knee is due to the knee cap (Patella) rubbing against the leg bone (Femur). This occurs at the Patellofemoral joint. The clicking will usually occur as … Read more
This blog post will show you 10 different ways to perform Latissimus Dorsi stretches. What causes a tight latissimus dorsi muscle? For the majority of the day, it is very likely that your arms are resting by the sides of your body. (Think about when you’re driving, using the computer, walking, running etc.) This places … Read more
Do you want to increase the amount of internal rotation in the hip? This blog contains all of the exercises that you will ever need to know.
This blog post contains 15 different ways to perform Gluteus Medius exercises. The Gluteus Medius is a muscle that is located on the side of the hip and has the important role of stabilizing the pelvis, hip and lower limb. A weak Gluteus Medius may be involved with issues such as: Knock Knee (Knee Valgus) … Read more
What is Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome? Internal Snapping Hip Syndrome is a condition that is characterized by an audible click, pop or snap sensation in the front of the hip with certain movements. The 3 types of snapping hip syndrome: Internal (Front of hip) (This blog post will specifically address this.) External (Side of hip) … Read more