Don’t forget the Ice or Hot Packs: If you have a neck or back pain problem—bring your ice pack or moist hot pack Get Up, Out, and Move when Possible: Try to get out of your seat and move around for five minutes or so every hour. If there is spare space at the back of the aircraft, you could use this to do some gentle moves that stretch your shoulders and upper back, some gentle bends for your lower back and some knee raises for your buttock muscles. If you are stuck in your seat for longer than an hour, there are some stretches you can do while seated – be aware of the person seated next to … [Read more...]
Wall Angels, Cat Cow – Exercise
Wall Angels- position yourself standing flat against the wall. 3 positions for this exercise. (1) placing elbows at side while trying to have arms/hands touch wall behind you (making a ‘W’ with your arms). Hold. (2) position arms at 90 degree angle (like a goal post) trying to get arms/ hands flat against wall behind you. Hold. (3) extend arms up over head, trying to flatten arms against wall behind you. Hold. 30 sec. Hold, 3 reps, 2x a day Cat Cow- Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders, and your knees directly under your hips. Place … [Read more...]
Prenatal Health
5 Essentials: Health Perspective Pregnancy is a miracle and a gift. During the process of pregnancy, expecting mothers are faced with numerous decisions, challenges, and opinions in regards to caring for themselves during pregnancy. Talk to your qualified healthcare practitioner about incorporating these and other strategies for optimal prenatal health and wellness. Core Chiropractic • Get a chiropractic exam. During pregnancy, when that curve of your lower back is strained and causing pain, chiropractic provides a safe source of relief of that nagging, sometimes … [Read more...]
Desk Push, Desk Pull, Corner Stretch – Exercise
Desk Push- Place hands flat on top of the desk (sitting up tall) push your hands down, using desk as resistance. 30 sec. Hold, 3 reps, 2x a day Desk Pull- Place hands flat under the desk (sitting up tall) push your hands up, using desk as resistance. 30 sec. Hold, 3 reps, 2x a day Corner Stretch- Stand with back against corner. Position your hands at 90 degree angle (like goal post). Extend chest to the sky. Hold. Repeat. 30 sec. Hold, 10 reps, 2x a day … [Read more...]
Vagus Nerve Exercises
6 WAYS TO INSTANTLY STIMULATE YOUR VAGUS NERVE TO RELIEVE INFLAMMATION, DEPRESSION, MIGRAINES AND MORE By activating the vagus nerve which works through the parasympathetic nervous system, we can greatly influence inflammation and the immune system. The role of the brain on body inflammation can be profound. If you suffer from digestive complaints, high blood pressure, depression or any inflammatory condition, please read on. Let me explain the possible implications step by step. What is the vagus nerve? First of all, the vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body which … [Read more...]
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