MaxLiving Perspective: Incorporating the 5 Essentials Acute stress, the kind you feel when you have to give a presentation, or before a race, is normal, healthy, and signifies that your stress hormones are hard at work. Chronic stress is the type when you experience prolonged periods of uncomfortable emotions accompanied by biochemical, physiological, and behavioral responses to situations you feel are out of your control. However, your stress response system wasn’t meant to stay constantly activated. Underlying chronic stress is cortisol. This hormone helps your body manage … [Read more...]
Low Back Protocol
Low Back Protocol/Exercises found on YouTube, Link below! Wall Stand- stand with feet 36 inches away from the wall. Bend over, keeping back flat & arms straight. Squeeze thighs tight. Ankle, knee's, & hips in alignment 1 minute Sitting Floor- sit with back against the wall, legs out straight, toes pointed up at 12:00. Relax shoulders, palms face up, resting on legs. Contract legs. 3 minutes Static Back- legs on block at 90 degrees & hips at 90 degrees. Arms out below shoulders, palms up. 20 squeezes with pillow 5 minutes Supine Groin Stretch- 1 leg positioned at 90 degrees, … [Read more...]
Shoulder Protocol (level 1-3)
Level 1- Shoulder Protocol (open up chest) Chest Stretch Place hand flat on wall, in alignment with the shoulder (as shown in video). Fingers pointed straight down at the ground. First step, turn your head to the opposite direction of hand. Allow your chest to follow your head. 1 minute hold Lat Stretch Use door frame for this stretch. Place one hand on the door frame in alignment with hips (or lower), other hand over head, stretching one side of your body. Keep shoulders square and push hips in the opposite direction. 1 Minute on each side Modified … [Read more...]
Box Breathing
Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a technique used when taking slow, deep breaths. It can heighten performance and concentration while also being a powerful stress reliever. It’s also called four-square breathing. According to the Mayo Clinic, there’s sufficient evidence that intentional deep breathing can actually calm and regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This system regulates involuntary body functions such as temperature. It can lower blood pressure and provide an almost immediate sense of calm. The slow holding of breath allows CO2 to build up in the blood. An … [Read more...]
Cervical Traction Unit “PROGRESSION”
CTU PROGRESSION 10 Sec. hold - 10 reps - 2x a day (for 2 weeks) 10 Sec. hold - 20 reps - 2x a day (for 2 weeks) 30 Sec. hold - 5 reps - 2x a day (for 2 weeks) 45 Sec. hold - 5 reps - 2x a day (for 2 weeks) 1 min. Hold - 5 reps - 2x a day (until next x-ray) Click on the link below to watch a "how to" video on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/tHAOYAnBKSM … [Read more...]