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Rocking Cobra for Back and Shoulder Stiffness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 06, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

Alternating between Cobra pose and a kneeling tuck is an excellent way to improve mobility through your spine and shoulders.

When in Cobra pose, squeeze your buttocks and quads to keep your core strong, and focus on keeping your shoulders down and your shoulder blades squeezed toward one another. Cobra pose is highly effective for improving extension through the thoracic region of your spinal column. Read more about Rocking Cobra for Back and Shoulder Stiffness

 

Shoulder Mobility Exercises While Supine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 04, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Here are three simple mobility exercises that one can use while lying on any stable surface to improve shoulder and scapular function. Read more about Shoulder Mobility Exercises While Supine

 

Chinese Arm Circles for Shoulder Mobility and Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 27, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a nice complementary exercise to German Arm Swings when looking to improve shoulder mobility and strength. As you become comfortable with these Chinese Arm Circles while using a very light weight, you can gradually increase the amount of weight you use to further improve mobility and functional strength of your shoulders. Read more about Chinese Arm Circles for Shoulder Mobility and Strength

 

German Arm Swings for Shoulder and Scapulothoracic Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 27, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

Here's a simple technique from German gymnastics that is highly effective for improving mobility of the shoulder joints and scapulothoracic articulations. Read more about German Arm Swings for Shoulder and Scapulothoracic Mobility

 

How to Improve Balance and Proprioception

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 16, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

After posting a clip of a simple game that can be used to improve joint position sense and balance, I received a number of messages from readers asking for ways to work on proprioception when one doesn't have a partner to work with. Read more about How to Improve Balance and Proprioception

 

3 Types of Squats to Improve Functional Knee Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 07, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Knee Mobility Exercises

To build upon the prior video on strengthening exercises for knee pain and stiffness, here are three additional types of squats that are helpful in improving functional knee strength. I found a simple way to add audio to this video, so please be sure that your volume is on. Read more about 3 Types of Squats to Improve Functional Knee Strength

 

Strengthening Exercises for Knee Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 31, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

One of the keys to addressing knee pain and stiffness is to improve functional strength of the muscles that control knee extension and flexion.

This video demonstrates simple variations of the basic squat that are highly effective for improving functional strength of the knees.

The idea is to begin sitting on a stable surface, and to do the following squats:

1. Basic Squat on two feet. Read more about Strengthening Exercises for Knee Pain

 

5 Stretches for Back Pain and Stiffness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 26, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

A healthy back requires a mobile spine that is able to freely move in multiple directions, with flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral flexion being the major directions of normal range of motion.

Regular practice of the exercises in this video will promote healthy range of motion of your spine, as well as healthy tone of the soft tissues (ligaments, fascia, muscles, and tendons) that surround your spine. Read more about 5 Stretches for Back Pain and Stiffness

 

Simple Exercise Routine for Shoulder Pain and Stiffness

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 24, 2016
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This video includes real-time demonstration of the exercises that I find most essential for optimal shoulder mobility. If you have shoulder pain and stiffness, I hope you find some or all of these exercises helpful in improving your functional range of motion and shoulder strength. Read more about Simple Exercise Routine for Shoulder Pain and Stiffness

 

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