In this video, Dr. Oliver is going to show you 3 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)
Neck And Shoulder Pain Relief
Common Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief stretches and exercises.
Study On: Effects of SmartPhones on Posture & Breathing
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
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
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)
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)