Exercise

Ball Stretching for Back and Radiating Leg Pain

November 12, 2010
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Click on the links and watch the  exercise videos, which provides the same decompressive effects provided by expensive mechanical traction devices in physical therapy, and recently, chiropractic’ offices.  Position yourself on a ball that is appropriate for your body type and size.  Stretch over the top of the ball far enough to feel your lumbar...

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Early Knee Exercise

November 11, 2010
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Knee pain is a function of weakness, and vice versa.  Break the cycle by learning to command important patella stabilizing muscles.  Begin with the technique demonstrated on the following video links .   These daily exercises offer more than you might think.  Prone Knee Extension When you can bear weight (check if you are on an...

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The Benefits of Therapeutic Exercise

August 8, 2010
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Increases size and strength in musculotendinous tissue and tensile strength Improves coordination and timing of muscular groups Reduces atrophy Improves reaction, recruitment and endurance Improve cardiovascular fitness Reduces edema Improves connective tissue strength and integrity Promotes circulation to enhance soft tissue healing/metabolism Increases bone density Increases endurance, reduces fatigue Improve range of motion of...

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