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Tight Neck? Try The Levator Scapulae Stretch (Video)

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Levator scapulae stretch

If your neck and shoulders are tight one culprit could be a tight Levator scapulae muscle. This muscle gets really tight with bad posture during desk work. In today’s video I’ll show you 2 easy Levator scapulae stretches from standing and sitting positions (2 ways). [Read more…] about Tight Neck? Try The Levator Scapulae Stretch (Video)

Filed Under: Neck And Shoulder Pain

Proper Sitting Posture At A Desk – 10 Tips

By: Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC, Last Updated: September 25, 2022

proper sitting posture at a desk

In the modern workplace, many workers spend more than 50% of their workday in a seated position.

Our bodies were built to move and yet we are spending an increasing amount of time in sedentary environments that minimize our physical activity levels, and also require us to sit for prolonged periods of time.

And, if you’re like most people, you’re likely to have poor posture while you’re sitting which puts you at risk for neck and back pain, muscle stiffness, decreased mobility, poor balance, and decreased athletic performance to name a few. [Read more…] about Proper Sitting Posture At A Desk – 10 Tips

Filed Under: Posture Correction

6 Exercises to Strengthen Lower Back and Core Muscles

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: February 6, 2023, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Strengthen your low back and core

If you suffer from lower back pain, you’re not alone – nearly 80% of adults experience low-back pain at some point in their lives.[1]

Some of the most common causes for low back pain include: pulling a muscle in the low back, overuse, poor posture, improper lifting technique and excessive sitting. [Read more…] about 6 Exercises to Strengthen Lower Back and Core Muscles

Filed Under: Core, Low Back Pain

Glute Bridge Exercise – Strengthen your butt muscles (Gluteus Maximus)

By: Dr. David Oliver, DC, Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Glute bridge exercise

Watch the video below the find out the correct way of doing the Glute Bridge exercise. This exercise strengthens the Butt/Glute muscles – which are super important to maintain good posture. [Read more…] about Glute Bridge Exercise – Strengthen your butt muscles (Gluteus Maximus)

Filed Under: Back Pain (General), Hip Pain

How To Get Rid of Neck Pain (9 Best Neck Stretches & Releases)

By: Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC, Last Updated: July 19, 2022

how to get rid of neck pain

Neck pain is common, with a 1-year incidence rate of 11% to 18% in the general population. Neck pain can present with other symptoms including headaches, facial pain, shoulder pain, and arm pain. [Read more…] about How To Get Rid of Neck Pain (9 Best Neck Stretches & Releases)

Filed Under: Neck And Shoulder Pain

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