by Clearview Chiropractic | Feb 16, 2020 | Ask Dr. Sharla, Real Function
The last bodyweight exercise we discussed was Push-ups, now we’re moving to a lower body exercise that can be done without weights, without a gym, and without any special equipment. The Squat exercise mainly targets the thighs (quadriceps & hamstrings) and the...
by Clearview Chiropractic | Jan 20, 2020 | Ask Dr. Sharla, Real Function
Not to give you flash-backs to Jr. High gym class, but can we discuss the simple act of doing a push-up and the wonderful benefits of such a movement? I’m a huge fan of bodyweight exercises because they simply don’t cost you anything but burned calories and honestly...
by Clearview Chiropractic | Dec 30, 2019 | Ask Dr. Sharla, Real Function
In today’s world, most of us spend too much time sitting. Few muscles in our lower body get affected more than our hamstrings if we are in the seated position too often and too long. Your hamstrings are a group of 3 different muscles that originate at the ischium...
by Clearview Chiropractic | Sep 23, 2019 | Ask Dr. Sharla, Real Function
Your Rhomboid muscles are located in your upper back, just beneath the Trapezius muscle. They connect your Scapulae (shoulder blades) to your T2-T5 vertebrae. The YWTL exercises that most of you have probably already received actually work to strengthen these...
by Clearview Chiropractic | Sep 8, 2019 | Ask Dr. Sharla, Real Function
Foam Roller & Stretching Workshop Tuesday, Sept. 17th@ 5:30pm How to easily release tightness & tension in your neck and shoulders How to prevent injuries & improve Recovery time Avoid common mistakes Learn techniques for foam-rolling all the muscle groups...
by Clearview Chiropractic | Aug 25, 2019 | Ask Dr. Sharla, Real Function
Lower Back Hurting? Stretching this muscle could change things! The Quadratus Lumborum muscle attaches from the top of your iliac crest up to your 12thrib on each side. It gets tight by laying on 1 side primarily when you sleep. It gets tight simply from...
