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Exercises for Foot and Ankle Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 14, 2017
Natural Health Solutions
Ankle Mobility Exercises

Given the number of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that make up our feet and ankles, I have long felt that rather than spot treat areas of pain and stiffness, it makes more sense to work at improving overall blood circulation and joint play throughout the many articulations involved. Read more about Exercises for Foot and Ankle Pain

 

How to Use a Yoga Swing to Stretch Your Spinal Column, Hips, and Surrounding Tissues

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 08, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

Please turn your volume up to enable accompanying audio for this video.

A yoga swing is a wonderfully diverse tool for improving mobility. They are readily available at online yoga supply stores, as well as retailers like Amazon. I purchased mine here:

Yoga Swing Read more about How to Use a Yoga Swing to Stretch Your Spinal Column, Hips, and Surrounding Tissues

 

Gentle Rolling and Deck Squats to Improve Spinal Mobility, Core Strength, and Balance

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 01, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

If your circumstances are such that tumbling on foam flooring isn't possible, I would suggest making use of a mattress or even a stack of gym mats that gives you about 6 to 8 inches of stable cushioning. Read more about Gentle Rolling and Deck Squats to Improve Spinal Mobility, Core Strength, and Balance

 

Exercises for Pain and Stiffness in the Hands

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 22, 2017
Natural Health Solutions
Elbow & Wrist Mobility Exercises

This video provides a look at mobility exercises that can be used to support healthy elbows, forearms, wrists, and fingers.

Please be sure to turn the volume up on the video itself, which you can do via the volume control section along the bottom of the video screen, as well as the volume on your viewing device. Read more about Exercises for Pain and Stiffness in the Hands

 

Mobility Exercise to Release a Chronically Tight Shoulder

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 11, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

One of the oft-overlooked elements of releasing a chronically tight shoulder is shortened muscles and tendons in the posterior shoulder region.

The specific tendons and muscles that tend to be short in those with chronic shoulder tightness and impingement are:

Infraspinatus
Teres minor
Posterior deltoid Read more about Mobility Exercise to Release a Chronically Tight Shoulder

 

Mobility Exercises for Shoulder Impingement

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 08, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Start with arm circles. Ideally, you want to keep your shoulder blades (scapulae) squeezed together as you take your shoulders through small, controlled circles, forward and backward.

Proceed to Cow-Cat to mobilize your spine and scapulae. Alternate between flexion and extension of your spine, focusing on controlled movement throughout. Read more about Mobility Exercises for Shoulder Impingement

 

A Game that Develops Reaction Time, Agility, Balance, and Hand-Eye Coordination

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 02, 2017
Natural Health Solutions
Balance & Agility Exercises

A couple of years ago, I stumbled upon the work of Patrick Herzog, a functional therapist in Germany who makes use of an Indiaca when training his clients.

I was fascinated by this "floating pin," as I called it, and reached out to Patrick to find out what it was and where to get it. Read more about A Game that Develops Reaction Time, Agility, Balance, and Hand-Eye Coordination

 

Mobility Routine to Treat Wrist Pain and Stiffness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 10, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Elbow & Wrist Mobility Exercises

When circumstances don't allow you to get down on the ground to work on wrist mobility, you can do many simple mobility exercises to improve your wrist health and strength while leaning against a wall. Read more about Mobility Routine to Treat Wrist Pain and Stiffness

 

Posterior and Anterior Pelvic Tilt for Improved Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 06, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

Learning to hold the pelvis and lower back in posterior and anterior pelvic tilt positions is highly beneficial to improving core strength.

You can hold posterior and anterior pelvic tilt positions while lying prone, while on all fours, and while in plank position. Read more about Posterior and Anterior Pelvic Tilt for Improved Core Strength

 

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