Stretch of the Month
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...
Seated Hip Stretch
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.
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...
Simple Posture Stretch
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...
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 toward your...
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 directions
Stretch of the Month Achilles Stretch
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...
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 natural curve in...
Groin Stretch
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.
Hip Stretch
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 leg
Stretch of the Month –Simple Shoulder Stretch
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...
Calf Stretch
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...
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