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...]
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...]