Doctor’s Blog

Improve Your Posture!

By Team Members Of Yore, Fri Apr 10, 2015

In this 21st century, we all spend too much time hunched over a screen or a steering wheel. If you look at yourself in the mirror, do you notice that your shoulders are pulled forward or rolled in? Maybe you suffer from chronic neck tension or are fully aware of your head constantly pitching forward.

Stretching the shortened pec muscles in the front of the chest may give us some relief, but for lasting change, chronically distended muscles need to be reengaged. Toning the upper back muscles passively stretch the shortened pec muscles. This exercise strengthens the upper back muscles, correcting and improving posture. Sexy shoulders await you!

Shannon
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Calf and Hamstring Stretch

By Team Members Of Yore, Tue Mar 31, 2015

We have another great Ki Hara calf and hamstring stretch this week–this one simultaneously stretches your foot, calf and hamstring (back of the thigh). Another Ki Hara threefer! Ki Hara is a unique stretching modality because it stretches muscles as they’re being activated–this leads to the actual muscle elongating like taffy, creating lasting change. This stretch also elongates the fascial/connective tissue line which helps to offset long hours of sitting and walking on flat roads. You’ll feel more flexibility return to your ankles, knees and hips. Remember to breathe!

Shannon
Helping you find effort with ease…

Back Stretch=Improved Posture!

By Team Members Of Yore, Tue Feb 24, 2015

Most of us spend long periods of time in more or less the same position for our jobs–this could be sitting behind a computer, standing behind a counter or hunched over a table. As a result, our backs get tight and stiff making it difficult for us to really change our posture.

This exercise is an easy way to reset the spine and improve your posture. All you need is a little open wall space.

Enjoy increased back flexibility!

Shannon
Helping you find effort with ease…