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How to Lengthen Your Hip Flexors for Optimal Hip and Back Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 13, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to lengthen hip flexors - keeping hip flexors at an optimal length allows for optimal hip mobility, and in those with a history of tight hip flexors, stretching them often leads to improvement in back health. Read more

 

Simple Band Work To Improve Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 03, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to use a resistance band to improve shoulder mobility. Read more

 

Mobility Routine for Desk Workers

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 27, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

Begin by taking your neck through controlled flexion, extension, rotation to both sides, and lateral flexion, all as far as you can comfortably go.

Then take your neck through full circles in a controlled manner, clockwise, then counter-clockwise. Read more

 

Improve Back Health by Lengthening Shortened Hamstrings

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 19, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

In response to Monday's post on movements that counteract slouching, a number of people asked what to do about intermittent back pain. Read more

 

How to Counteract Slouching and Open Up Stiff Shoulders and

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 17, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

In resting child's pose, hands outstretched in front of you, palms down, press your chest downward and alternate between leaning down into each armpit - think of making your armpits bigger with each pulse. Read more

 

3 Movements for a Stronger Core and Healthier Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 06, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

In Korea, frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is common enough at a certain stage of life that it's called "fifty shoulder," meaning a shoulder ailment that tends to develop sometime during one's fifties or beyond. Read more

 

Mobility Drill to Reverse Forward Slumping of Your Spine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 29, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is an excellent exercise for improving extension through your spine and reversing the effects of forward slumping of your spine.

Start on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Read more

 

Archer Push-Ups Using Gym Rings to Develop Upper Body and Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 26, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

These are called Archer push-ups whereby you lower your upper body beside one arm while straightening your other arm out to the side.

You can begin on your knees, and once you’ve built up strength and confidence with this exercise, you can try it in a full push-up position.

Archer push-ups can also be done with your hands on the floor and without the use of gym rings. Read more

 

Two Simple Movements for a Strong and Healthy Back

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 14, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

While developing and maintaining good core strength is extremely helpful to protecting the spine and surrounding tissues against injury, it's equally important to work at improving usable strength of the trunk toward its end ranges. Read more

 

3-Minute Daily Routine For Healthy Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 13, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a simple 3-minute routine that I do twice daily to keep my shoulders optimally functional.

Start with your hands overlapped behind your back as high as you can comfortably place them. Gently roll back onto your bed or another comfortable surface. Repeat 5-10 times. Read more

 

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