Unfortunately, pain and injury are an inevitable fact of life. In some cases this pain occurs following a traumatic event such as rolling over on an ankle or falling on an outstretched arm. Of course we aren’t happy about these injuries, but at least they make sense….. “I’m in pain because of the trauma I […]
Adductor Stretches
Hip adductor stretches and mobility exercises are a major component of hip and lower back rehab and flexibility programs. Here are a few great options to help target this critical (and very commonly tight) muscle group. Adductor Roller Release Self myofascial release techniques utilizing foam rollers, lacrosse balls, or massage sticks have become popular […]
5 Simple Quad Stretches
Tight quadriceps are a common finding with knee pain, as well as lower back and pelvic pain. In this brief article I outline five simple exercises that can help improve mobility and flexibility of the quads. Note: If you are a My Rehab Connection subscriber, these stretches can be found in the My Exercise Groups […]
Trunk Rotation Exercise Progression
Training trunk stability and control is a critical goal with low back pain treatment. Traditional exercises like curl-ups, bird-dogs, and side bridges are a great starting point. But developing strength and control of trunk rotation is also an important (but often overlooked) component of back pain rehabilitation. So in this article I will review a simple […]
Cervical Rotation Exercise Progressions
Muscle imbalances are a common cause of neck pain. As such, clinicians need simple and effective tests to assess movement and muscle balance in the cervical spine. And they need to know what to do when dysfunction in uncovered. That has been the topic of this three part article series. Neck flexion and neck extension […]
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