Child’s Pose-Good Stretch For The Lower Back

Child’s Pose-Good Stretch For The Lower Back

This simple stretch is easy and suits all flexibility ranges. As with any stretch stay in the zone where you can feel it, but it is not causing any pain. Hold the pose for up to one minute and you can do this stretch multiple times a day. To get into the child’s pose...
Stretch those Hamstrings!

Stretch those Hamstrings!

Tight hamstrings are a common complaint. The hamstrings are the group of muscle tissues located on the back of the thigh which attach to the ischial tuberosities (AKA the sitting bones). But what you may not know is tight hamstrings can affect the mobility of the...
Stretching Exercise for Rib Expansion

Stretching Exercise for Rib Expansion

When you breathe in (inhale) your ribs expand to allow the flow of air.  The ribs are connected to the back of the spine by thick cartilage joints. If these joints become rigid, movement becomes difficult. No matter how good your lung function is, the amount you...
North South East West Neck Stretch

North South East West Neck Stretch

Give your neck a stretch without harm. Stretching our body improves mobility and circulation. One area that often gets sore and needs dedicated time is the neck. But what is the correct way to give it a good stretch without causing harm? When it comes to you neck just...
A New Year

A New Year

A new year, a fresh start, a new set of goals.  For many of us, one of those goals might be to get in shape, join the gym (or use a current membership that might be slightly forgotten), or to generally focus on health. However, what comes with an increase in exercise...
What is the Psoas?

What is the Psoas?

What is the Psoas?  noun, plural pso·ai [soh-ahy]   The psoas is a long muscle that connects the lower spine hip joint.    When you are sitting for long periods of time – like most of us do – this muscle can become extremely tight which can cause back pain,...