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Common Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief stretches and exercises.

3 Self Tests For Shoulder Impingement (Easy To Do)

By: , Last Updated: January 12, 2021

In this video, Dr. Oliver is going to show you3 self tests for shoulder impingement — that you can do at home. Shoulder impingement can cause pain in the anterior, posterior, or top of your shoulder. [Read more…] about 3 Self Tests For Shoulder Impingement (Easy To Do)

Study On: Effects of SmartPhones on Posture & Breathing

By: , Last Updated: June 10, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Today we’re going to look at the findings in a study on the Effects of phones on our posture and respiratory function.

The study is called “The effect of smartphone usage time on posture and respiratory function”. You can read the study here. [Read more…] about Study On: Effects of SmartPhones on Posture & Breathing

Easy Sternocleidomastoid Stretch (SCM) – Posture Correction

By: , Last Updated: March 5, 2020

In today’s video I show you how to stretch the Sternocleidomastoid (or SCM) muscle step by step. According to research the SCM muscle is one of the shortened/overactive muscles that is associated with forward head posture. So if you’re serious about correcting your posture you will want to stretch this muscle. [Read more…] about Easy Sternocleidomastoid Stretch (SCM) – Posture Correction

Cervical Facet Joint Pain – Treatment & Exercises

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

Neck (Cervical) pain is a common condition that often becomes chronic in nature, with prevalence ranging from 30% to 50% over the course of 12 months.[1]

Problems with the Cervical facet joints are one of the most common sources of neck pain – a 2004 study found that prevalence of facet joint pain in patients with chronic cervical spine pain is approximately 55%. [2]. The good news is that conservative care, including stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as postural correction, can often help to minimize the symptoms of cervical facet joint syndrome.
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Cervical Herniated Disc Exercises (Applies to Bulging Discs Too)

By: and Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES) and Dr. David Oliver, DC, Last Updated: March 5, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

A herniated cervical disc occurs when one of the discs in the neck protrudes on a nearby nerve and causes pain.[1] In this article we’ll discuss this condition and give you specific exercises that you can do at home to alleviate your pain. [Read more…] about Cervical Herniated Disc Exercises (Applies to Bulging Discs Too)

Co Authors :

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

As a long time back sufferer Leon found unique methods to alleviate his pain using natural methods including self massage, exercise/stretching and postural habits. He founded Backintelligence.com to empower others to fix their postures and ease their back pain from home.

Dr. David Oliver, DC

Dr. Oliver has been practicing in Massachusetts since 2007. He is a graduate of Marist College where he received a Pre-Med Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Oliver then went on to pursue his chiropractic career by attending Palmer College of Chiropractic West, where he graduated Cum Laude. Dr. Oliver has his diploma in rehabilitation, which allows him to combine rehab and corrective exercise with traditional chiropractic treatment. This gives his patients better long term results.