Exercise of the Week: Cobra to Child’s Pose
Take the brunt off your lower back and shoulders! Loosen up tight back muscles, relieve shoulder and lower back pain, and help your spine move better with this exercise!
Do you suffer from back pain?
You’re not alone! Each year over half of Americans will admit to suffering from back pain. Here are some tips to help keep your back healthy and avoid pain:
Trade in the firm mattress for a medium firmness. A body pillow can also help maintain proper curvature of the lumbar spine.
Lift with your legs & hips, not your back. Keep the object close to your body, and do not twist when lifting.
Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.
Do you suffer from back pain?
You’re not alone! Each year over half of Americans will admit to suffering from back pain. Here are some tips to help keep your back healthy and avoid pain:
Perform range of motion and dynamic warm-up techniques before activities such as lifting, gardening, mowing, pick-up sports, etc.
Maintain proper posture as much as possible, either seated or standing.
Wear shoes that provide support and fit your feet. Avoid high-heels.
~Relief for Back Pain!~
Exercise of the Week: Hip Shifting
Relieve tight back and hip muscles and reduce pain or stiffness with this stretch!
Do you suffer from back pain?
You’re not alone! Each year over half of Americans will admit to suffering from back pain. Here are some tips to help keep your back healthy and avoid pain:
Maintain a healthy diet and weight.
Avoid prolonged inactivity, sitting, or bed rest.
Remain active. Exercise regularly and practice effective stretching and strengthening techniques to provide back, hips, and spine with a healthy range of motion and the strength to maintain proper posture and form.
If you suffer from back pain due to weak glutes, core, or bad posture, contact Momentum to help you get your back…back!!
Winter De-Stress Series: Stability Ball Back Stretches
- At February 07, 2020
- By Michelle Struckholz
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In the last of our series, the stability ball can be a great way to go deeper into stretches and help relax more effectively. Relieve back tension and get into those hard to stretch places with these stability ball back stretches.
