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Before you start these neck exercises it is important to remember that a happy neck sits on top of a happy mobile thorax (ribcage). Therefore you may want to also do some thoracic mobility drills too. There are some examples on the website in the free video page. https://pro-align.com.au/lifestyle/videos/ Tension and strain in the neck area…
Are you always waiting for the “perfect time” to get started on new projects? To learn a new skill? To eat better? To exercise more? If so, here’s something to think about. When I get a different job. When things are less busy. When I find a workout partner. When I find the right equipment….
In the video Sarah executes the 4 point kneeling exercises she performs perfectly. Some pointers to make sure your execution is just as good, so you get maximum benefit from the exercises, and tips to help correct your performance include: When performing your cat/cow and thread the needle stretches aim to bend/curve/rotate from every joint…
Following on from last month’s exercises for the calf complex, we are now going to look at ways to strengthen this area. The eccentric lowering exercises will also improve tissue length and tendon strength. (exercises over the step). You are looking for full range and a sense of fatigue but not pain. You need to…
Breathing is controlled by our autonomic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls bodily functions that are largely involuntary, for example pupils dilating in dim light and sweating when you get hot. When we are under stress our autonomic nervous system goes in to “fight-or-flight” mode. For our respiratory system this means an…
This month we look at stretching our calves! Our poor calves often get more than ‘put to the test’ with all the walking that we do. Our fashion footwear can also place stress upon this area of the body, especially heels. Non optimal calf activity can lead to many problems including plantar fascia pain, stress…
You might be tempted to skip the warm up when you work out. After all, you only have so much time to exercise—“Let’s just get on with it already! I’m in a hurry!” But warming up is a critical component of your fitness routine, and skipping it could have unpleasant and even dangerous results—such as…
Click on the image to watch Sally perform the perfect Squat! The squat is one of our basic every day movement patterns. We use it when going about our daily activities from sitting down in a chair to lifting up the laundry basket to batting for your local cricket team! This means that performing…
This month we look at training our deep neck flexors , the ‘core’ muscles of the neck region. These muscles help to stabilise and control head and neck alignment. With the ever increasing amount of time spent in front of the computer , ipad and phones a forward head position or ‘poking chin’ has become…
These 2 exercises give you some tips on how to set up your workstation if sitting at a desk . Click here to see the correct desk set up Remember however, that even with a good setup, it is still imperative to get up and move about little and often throughout the day. Stay well…
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