by Zynke | Jun 3, 2016 | Stretch of the Month
Seated Neck Stretch Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Extend your right arm along the right side of the chair. Place your left hand on the top of your head and slowly tilt your head to the left. Apply gentle pressure with your hand to increase the...
by Zynke | May 4, 2016 | Stretch of the Month
While in a seated position, cross your right leg over your straightened left leg. Hug your right knee with your left arm, making sure to keep your back straight. Hold this stretch for 30-60 seconds, and then repeat on the opposite side.
by Zynke | Mar 4, 2016 | Stretch of the Month
Modified Cobra Stretch Lie facedown on the floor with thumbs directly under shoulders, legs extended with the tops of your feet on the floor. Tighten your pelvic floor, and tuck hips downward as you squeeze your glutes. Press shoulders down and away from ears. Push...
by Zynke | Jan 29, 2016 | Stretch of the Month
This first activity isn’t so much of a stretch as it is a preparation and mental exercise. Begin by lifting your shoulders up high, imagining them coming up toward your ears. Next, release the shoulders downward, allowing gravity to do its thing. Don’t push the...
by Zynke | Nov 11, 2015 | Stretch of the Month
Stretch of the Month Reclining Hamstring Stretch Here’s a relaxing way to stretch one hamstring at a time. Lie on your back. Raise your left leg as high as you can, keeping your pelvis flat on the ground. Hold your lower thigh and encourage the leg to move...
by Zynke | Sep 2, 2015 | Stretch of the Month
Foot and Ankle Rotations Move your foot and ankle in a circle as large as possible You should feel no more than a mild to moderate stretch. Repeat 10 – 20 times provided the exercise is pain free. Don’t forget to do both...
