by Zynke | Aug 5, 2015 | Stretch of the Month
Stand arms length away from a wall and with feet shoulder width apart. Place your right foot about 2 feet in front of your left. Keeping both heels flat on the ground, let both knees bend, you should feel like you are lowering yourself straight down. Remember...
by Zynke | Jul 1, 2015 | Stretch of the Month
Spine Stretch 1. Kneel on all fours, with your knees under hips and hands under shoulders. Don’t over-arch your lower back. Keep your neck long, your shoulders back and don’t lock your elbows. 2. Slowly take your bottom backwards, maintaining the...
by Zynke | Apr 1, 2015 | Stretch of the Month
Sit up tall Place your heels together Let your knees drop out to your sides Pull your feet towards your groin You should feel a stretch in the insides of your thighs Hold 20 seconds Repeat 10 times.
by Zynke | Mar 4, 2015 | Stretch of the Month
The hips are another common problem area for people with arthritis. Get on your hands and knees on a mat or comfortable carpet. Extend one leg up and out behind you and hold it in that position for five seconds. Repeat five times with each...
by Zynke | Feb 4, 2015 | Stretch of the Month
To release shoulder and neck tension, follow the steps below; Stand tall and slide your left hand down the left side of your body. Raise your right shoulder as your left lowers. Hold this for 10 seconds then stand straight again. Now slide your right hand down the...
by Zynke | Jan 7, 2015 | Stretch of the Month
Start standing on one leg on a stair or curb, with your heel hanging off the back. Gently press your heel toward the ground until you feel a gentle pull along the back of your lower leg. Hold for 30 seconds. Then slowly bend your knee slightly, until you feel the...
