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Most Important Stretch For Preventing Low Back Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 03, 2013
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

If I could choose just one exercise to do regularly to prevent low back pain, it would be the yoga pose that you see below. This simple pose - often called a form of "Warrior Pose" - combines two actions that I have found to be critical for preventing chronic low back pain. Read more

 

Why You Should Stretch Your Hamstrings

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 29, 2011
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Clearly, it's best to stretch all of your major muscles. Stretching promotes healthy blood flow and fluid exchange, which keep your muscles well nourished and relatively free of buildup of waste products, which lead to optimal function and lower risk of injury. Read more

 

How to Foam Roll Your Hip Abductors

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 03, 2010
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Your hip abductors are muscles that lie on the upper and outer portion of your buttocks. These muscles - called your gluteus medius and minimus - allow you to move your lower extremities out and away from your midline. They also allow you to rotate your legs inward so that the toes of one leg face your opposite leg. Read more

 

Health Benefits of Foam Rolling

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 13, 2010
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

I'm not sure how long foam rollers have been around, but over the past several months, I've discovered how powerful a therapeutic tool they can be for promoting and maintaining optimal physical health.

The idea is simple enough: Using your own body weight and agility, you roll specific muscle groups against a firm foam roller to mimic a deep, gliding massage. Read more

 

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