I actually picked this exercise up from school, where it was part of a warm up in PE lessons. Good for getting the hips, pelvis, and lower back moving; as well as giving a gentle stretch to the thigh muscles. I find this exercise is good for SIJ problems. It’s a similar movement as one […]
Read More Articulation/stretch: open/close the gateParticularly useful if you suffer from piriformis syndome, the figure of 4 exercise stretches the muscles in the buttock. Sitting on a chair, rest the outside of the shin on the opposite knee. This position in itself will probably give you a bit of a stretch if the muscles are tight, but it can be […]
Read More Stretch: figure of 4Knee hugs are a popular exercise for the lower back. They gently stretch the muscles of the lower back and bring movement through the hips, pelvis, and spine. Ideal for getting moving first thing in the morning, this is something you can do in bed before you get up and again before sleeping. Some people […]
Read More Stretch/articulation: knee hugsIf you’re trying to correct rounded shoulders, you’ll be making life hard for yourself working against tight chest muscles. This exercise stretches the pectoral muscles, which shorten if your shoulders are always forwards. Standing in a door frame (or next to a sturdy bookshelf or alcove), bring your hand up to above head height, and […]
Read More Stretch: pec stretch (door frame)This exercise targets the muscles along the top of the shoulder and into the side of the neck. A lot of people suffer from tightness through this area, often associated with stress or sitting at a desk. Even with good desk ergonomics, tension can still remain in these muscles, but fortunately this is an easy […]
Read More Stretch/MET: neck and top of shoulder (chair stretch)