Best Low Back Exercises:
Hamstring Stretch- Lift one leg on a step or chair, keep back straight, and hinge at the hips.
Hip Flexor- Place knee on floor and lunge into other knee. If you have knee problems use a door way or use a pillow under your knee for support.
Piriformis stretch- While sitting place your right ankle on your left knee and gently press down on your right knee.
Text Neck Tips
You might have heard this buzz word lately. This posture is most associated with people using their smartphones too often, leading to painful and arthritic neck conditions.
Here is how to help fix this:
- Raise the phone so it is eye level
- Take frequent breaks
- Practice good posture with standing up straight shoulders back
- Take a minute a day for a neck strengthening exercise shown below
Hummingbird:
Stand straight
Shoudlers back with arms at 90 degrees
Make small backward circles for 30 seconds
Butterfly:
Stand or sit straight
Tuck chin and place hands behind head
Push your head back into your hands
Hold for 10-15 seconds
Do you have a zinc deficiency?
Zinc is an important mineral for immune system and wound healing. It can be check in the office for no charge and it takes 30 seconds.
It is common deficiency seen in vegetarians and people with allergies to shellfish. Highest foods that contain zinc are oysters, beef, and crabs. Don't head into winter without checking your zinc levels.
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