More Stretching, Less Stressing
I’m not sure I ever remember a time when so many people were under so much stress. We all may have our different reasons, and some quite valid! But, have you ever stopped to think what that stress is doing to your body? There are 2 systems within your nervous system called “fight or flight” […]
Chiropractic Adjustments Greatly Help the Immune System
Multiple research reviews over the years have supported that chiropractic adjustments can boost various aspects of the immune function in a very unique way. (1 Click the numbers in parentheses for linked articles) Particularly, your neck & upper back are connected with your immune function! Specifically, Chiropractic has been clinically shown to: Promote the production of white blood […]
Squats…Real Function Series: Bodyweight Exercises
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 glutes. Additionally, Squats work on your core strength & stability, ankle mobility, back muscles, […]
PUSH-UPS … Real Function Series: Bodyweight Exercises
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 do not take very much time to accomplish […]
Stretch Your Hamstrings!
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 bone of the pelvis (the ones […]
Weak Rhomboids = Rounded Shoulders = Neck Stress
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 muscles. Have you ever seen someone with rounded shoulders? That’s one of the biggest signs that you […]
Foam Roller & Stretching Workshop
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
Does Your Quadratus Lumborum Need to be Stretched?
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 sitting. If you tend to lean toward one side when driving or […]
Knowing Your Body
One of the greatest things I hear almost daily is a parent telling me that their child told them they needed to come and get adjusted. That’s right, children know their bodies! Over and over I hear this from parents, and my answer is, “They usually know, I’m so glad you brought him/her!” But, it’s […]
Sunshine, Vitamin D & Sunscreen Awareness
I need NOT comment on the heat having arrived in Texas this summer, but I DO realize the need to comment on the amount of sun we get on our skin for a number of reasons! The traditional understanding is we need to avoid the sun at all costs, according to many so-called experts the […]