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Gentle Bouncing Exercises for Lymphatic Health, Core Strength, and Better Balance

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

Gently bouncing up and down while partially submerged under water is an excellent way of improving circulation throughout your body, maintaining muscle and bone strength, and promoting healthy circulation of lymph fluid through your lymphatic system - all are essential to supporting optimal immune system strength. Read more about Gentle Bouncing Exercises for Lymphatic Health, Core Strength, and Better Balance

 

Hip Mobility Exercises

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 21, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

Active Hamstring Stretch / Knee Extension:

Standing Hip Circles:

Swivel Hips:

Sole Frog Stretch: Read more about Hip Mobility Exercises

 

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

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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

 

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

 

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

 

Seated Pike Pulses for Hip Flexor and Core Strength

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

Excellent for developing hip flexor strength, seated pike pulses are done while seated, legs together and straight out in front on the ground, toes pointed, hands on either side of of the ground beside your legs for support, and then lifting your feet off the ground and pulsing up and down to whatever degree you can. Read more about Seated Pike Pulses for Hip Flexor and Core Strength

 

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