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Stretch and Exercise Videos

October 5, 2011

 Low Back Pain or Hip Pain: Lying hip rolls Cobra stretch or McKenzie method Seated piriformis stretch for office Cat and dog stretch Piriformis wall stretch   Pilates: Pilates for Legs Pilates for Glutes Pilates for Abs   Neck and Shoulder Pain: Yoga chest stretch for office Doorway chest stretch Yoga neck stretch for office [...]

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Video: Chest/Pectoral Stretch for the Office

November 18, 2009

Here is another stretch for your chest pectoral muscles. It is a yoga stretch than can easily be done at the work place. Perfect for those moments when you are stressed out at work and don’t have time for a break. Guidelines for performing the stretches: Check with a health care professional before you attempt [...]

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Video: Chest/Pectoral Stretch for Neck & Shoulder Pain

November 17, 2009

Tightness in the pectoral muscles is an important factor in neck pain or shoulder/upper back pain.  Shortness in the pectoral  muscles pull the shoulder blades forward and cause the upper back muscles to stay in a stretched, weakened position resulting in neck and shoulder pain.  This often happens because of poor postural habits, but more [...]

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Video: Pilates for Legs

November 13, 2009

Here is part 3 of the pilates video: The Glutes Routine. Strengthening the leg muscles can add strength and stability to your  lower back area.  You might never guess that your legs could be causing you lower back pain, but as I always say, everything is connected.  Most leg muscles originate from the pelvis and [...]

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