In your body, there are a few major muscles that connect your spine to your legs. The psoas is a muscle, which attaches to the vertebrae on your lower spine, then crosses the outer edge of the pubis. It then joins with the iliacus muscle at your inguinal ligament, ending at your femur. The psoas allows you to stand and…
The importance of strengthening our neck muscles and surrounding muscles to help with your posture and treating neck strains and pain. In our last blog we featured some effective exercises for the neck. Here are some more advanced neck strengthening exercises ones we recommend after conquering the first set. Prone Cobra: Is a simple posture improvement exercise that will strengthen…
Necks do a lot of work. They are holding up the most important part of your body, that makes us who we are. But how often do you take the time to take care of your important neck? Neck injuries, strain, and soreness can weaken your neck muscles which can lead to more pain in your neck and surrounding muscles…
There are many ways to help stretch and release tension on your neck. In our last blog, we featured some effective stretches and one to avoid. Here are some more stretches that can help provide some neck pain relief. Upper Trapezius Stretch : This stretch can be done sitting or standing. Slowly, move your right ear toward your right shoulder.…
If you have a desk job where you are looking down at a screen or spend a lot of time looking at your phone, you may have neck pain. A stiff or strained neck can cause limited range of motion and nagging pain. While there are many causes of neck pain, read on for some effective stretches that can help…
Neck and back injuries are common after car accidents because the body absorbs a lot of force. The back and neck are sensitive to sudden movements. In a crash, the inertia causes the body’s movement to stop short. That puts sudden and enormous pressure on the person’s back and neck. The back is not meant to withstand the force and…
As we age, we experience various types of pain throughout our body that might not be directly related to a particular injury. One common area is Shoulder Pain which is often related closely to neck pain. Other than tension, it could be caused by injuries to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the shoulders. Until you can make an appointment…
Do you have neck pain? There are many causes of neck pain ranging from poor posture, the clenched jaw, stress, repetitive neck motion, and injury. You can prevent a stiff neck with some lifestyle changes. Prevention like improving posture and regular exercise can strengthen your muscles and make them less likely to be strained or injured. That’s just a start.…
Many people report pain and discomfort in the neck and back region. While there may be several reasons for the discomfort, one of the most common (and underestimated) is poor posture. In our daily lives, it’s not uncommon to fall into a hunched or slouched position while sitting or standing. However, prolonged sessions of poor posture can wreak havoc on…
Neuroplasticity is the ongoing, ever-changing activity in the brain that manifests as a result of life’s circumstances and experiences. Throughout life, we experience countless ups and downs, all of which impact the brain’s neurons. According to VeryWell Mind, there are two main types of neuroplasticity: Functional and Structural. Functional Plasticity is “the brain’s ability to move functions from a damaged…
