by Dr. Jason Gray | Aug 21, 2017 | Mobility
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...
by Dr. Jason Gray | May 5, 2017 | Mobility, Our Blog
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...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Nov 23, 2016 | Mobility, mobility sequence
Hip joint extension is an absolute pre-requisite for safe and efficient movement. This is not negotiable. We need it to achieve proper upright posture, and to walk, run, and climb stairs. But when the hip flexors are tight it restricts the hip and creates...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Oct 25, 2016 | Mobility, Thoracic Spine, Trunk Exercises
Discussions around the thoracic spine seem to revolve around mobility. But what about thoracic strength? With regions like the shoulder, hip, and lower back strength is considered an integral part of restoring proper function. Yet thoracic strength and control seem...
by Dr. Jason Gray | Oct 11, 2016 | Mobility
Static stretching has gotten a bad wrap in recent years. But I think much of this condemnation is unfair. The issue is not whether static stretching is effective. The issue is what does static stretching do? And not do? Let’s start with an established fact....
by Dr. Jason Gray | Oct 3, 2016 | Mobility, Our Blog
Better mobility requires the right exercises. That’s what we’re discussing in this 5 part article series. In Part 1 we discussed the importance of self myofascial release exercises. Now let’s get into Part 2 and discuss one of my favorite and most efficient type...
