11 Dec Neck And Mid Back Motions
Follow along to learn about the movements of your neck and mid back!...
05 Dec Neck Circle – Small
HOW: Begin the exercise by getting yourself set up in good posture sitting upright looking straight ahead. Then perform clockwise small neck circles, begin the movement by dropping your chin down, then lower your right ear down towards your shoulder, then turn your chin...
05 Dec Neck Circle – Large
HOW: Begin the exercise by getting yourself set up in good posture sitting upright looking straight ahead. Then perform clockwise large neck circles, begin the movement by dropping your chin down, then lower your right ear down towards your shoulder, then turn your chin...
04 Dec Neck Rotation – AROM, Arms Supported
HOW: In a seated position find an elevated surface using chair handles or pillows to rest your arms on top of. You also have the option of crossing your arms (however, keep your arms relaxed if you choose to do this). While your shoulder...
02 Dec Thoracic Spine Circle
HOW: Follow the instructions in this video to perform circles with your mid-back. Start small and slowly increase the size of the circles. FEEL: You will feel the mid back stretching throughout this movement. COMPENSATION: Avoid moving the lower back and neck with this...
02 Dec Upper Cervical Stretch
HOW: Place one hand on your chin with the opposite hand on the back of your head. Create a passive chin tuck using your hands, bend your head to one side, then rotate your head up towards the ceiling and hold this position. If...
02 Dec Levator Scapulae Stretch
HOW: Begin this exercise upright. Keep the hand of the side to be stretched behind your back. Bring your nose towards the opposite armpit (here I am showing my nose going to the Left armpit). This requires you to flex your head forward, sidebend...
02 Dec Upper Trapezius Stretch
HOW: Begin this exercise upright. Keep the hand of the side to be stretched behind your back. Bring your ear towards the opposite armpit (here I am showing the Left ear to the Left armpit). This requires you to flex your head forward, sidebend...
11 Nov Seated Sciatic Nerve Tensioner – Leg Movement, Head Flexed
HOW: Get set-up seated and assume a slump position by letting your upper body round and slump forward. While maintaining this position, kick your leg straight and point your foot up as far as you can tolerate, return to starting position while reversing the...
11 Nov Seated Sciatic Nerve Tensioner – Head and Leg Movement
HOW: Get set-up seated and assume a slump position by letting your upper body round and slump forward. While maintaining this position, kick your leg straight and point your foot up as you simultaneously look up with your head and neck. Reverse the motion...
