Exercises for Tight Hip Flexors
Have you tried exercises like the couch stretch for your tight hip flexors and not gotten much out of it? The problem could be that the muscles need to be strengthened instead of stretched. In this video I demonstrate a couple of my favorite training exercises for loading those muscles up and getting them stronger!...
Read MoreMid-Upper Back Mobility Drill
Here are a few of my all-time favorite mobility drills to give people with problems that stem from their mid and upper backs. The first exercise is called a T4 Rotation which is followed up by reach-throughs, and the second is a wall sweep. Give them a try and see what ya think! If you...
Read MoreHip Mobility Drill – Single Leg Stance Clocking
If you’re looking for more ways to train hip strength and mobility, this clocking drill may be just what you need! It differs from other hip mobility drills in that you are focusing on moving your torso over your hip, versus the other way around. Give it a try and let me know what you...
Read MoreFunctional Shoulder Exercise – Stir the Pot
This blog is about a functional shoulder exercise called stir the pot. Watch this video to learn more about this simple exercise for building up strength and coordination of your shoulders. Remember, just because something is simple, doesn't mean it's easy! Doing exercises like this one on a regular basis could help improve the health...
Read MoreHip Dominant vs. Knee Dominant Movement
Hip dominant vs. Knee dominant movement can be tricky to nail down. Understanding this concept can help with lingering pain in either joint. Check out this quick video to learn an exercise I give to my patients to help them learn how to shift their weight between their knees and hips. It's a great glute...
Read MoreDemystifying Movement
Read ahead to learn more about demystifying movement so you can get the most out of it! If you've ever been turned off by exercise because it seemed too complex or intimidating, or gotten bored with a routine, looking at movement a little differently may help. We have probably all come across a workout video,...
Read MoreA Self Care Routine for Your Feet
In this video, I outline a simple self care routine for]your feet. Use these exercises to help improve the mobility, sensation, and strength of your feet by showing them a little love! Doing exercises like these ones regularly should be helpful for improving the health and function of your feet. Remember to stop performing them...
Read MoreGetting More Daily Movement
Read ahead to find out how to get more daily movement! By now it is getting hard to deny the health benefits of getting more movement in our daily lives. Multiple studies from around the world have demonstrated that those who move more often suffer less incidence of diseases like high blood pressure, and diabetes....
Read MoreYour Daily Prep–A Movement Flow
The video this week is about a movement flow that you can use every day to prep your body for what lies ahead. Give it a watch and let us know what you think! Looking for the best way to get your body rolling for the day? This movement flow should be able to grease...
Read MoreRolling Exercises
The video in this post follows Dr. Steve as he demonstrates some functional rolling exercises. Give it a watch to find out more. As always, if any exercise causes pain, stop doing it immediately and reach out for help. Rotational movement is essential for moving around our three-dimensional world. We develop our ability to roll...
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