Functional 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 MoreWellness in the Workplace
Watch the linked video below to learn more about wellness in the workplace Every now and then Jacq gets asked by various organizations to do a presentation on mindfulness at work. She was kind enough to record her most recent one so that I could share it with you! Be sure to give it a...
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 MoreRange of Motion – What It Is, Why It’s Important, How To Improve It
In this video, Dr. Steve talks about range of motion, and why you should be paying more attention to it. Before you begin on any endeavors to improve range of motion in your joints, it is best to understand some basic concepts about what it is, why it is important, and things to consider about...
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...
Read MoreFunctional Shoulder Drills
In this video, Dr. Steve demonstrates some of his favorite band exercises for improving shoulder function. Pressing and pulling are vital functions of the shoulder. When these motions are performed without regard to proper form and shoulder mechanics they can lead to shoulder injury. I put together a simple band exercise which can help you...
Read MoreWhy Your Shoulder Hurts
Watch the video to learn more about a common reason that your shoulder might hurt. If you found it helpful be sure to click the like and leave a comment! A quick demonstration about why you may have limited shoulder range of motion and pain. Learn about how your shoulder blade position alone impacts the...
Read MoreBreathing Better
Click on the video to find out more about better breathing and how it can positively impact your health. Dysfunctional breathing patterns can lead do discomfort, decreased performance, and health problems. Learn more about what dysfunctional breathing looks like compared to optimal breathing, and how you can learn to improve the way you breathe! If...
Read MoreCupping
We are happy to announce a new service here at our office in Denver! Going forward you can now get massage cupping during your next visit. This unique treatment offers a way to distract and decompress your tissues and is useful for a variety of conditions including, neck and back pain; as well as injuries...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Sitting-Related Back Pain
A recent NPR article a friend of mine shared with me discussed sitting and HOW the way we sit may be more important than how much we sit with regards to low back pain. While I do agree with most of the points the article makes, I think some of the finer details may be...
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