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A Fun Game that Improves Balance, Core Strength, and Joint Position Sense

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 13, 2018
Natural Health Solutions
Balance & Agility Exercises

Here's a simple game that you can do anywhere with a soft belt or rope or anything similar that you and a partner can wrap around your waists and be connected with each other.

Have each person wrap one end of the belt around the waist so that the belt takes on an "S" shape. Each person should hold on to his or her end of the belt with the hand on the side where the belt ends, right along the side of the waist. Read more

 

Natural Ways to Treat Wrist and Elbow Pain

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 21, 2018
Natural Health Solutions
Elbow & Wrist Mobility Exercises

Link to Flex Bar used in this routine: https://amzn.to/2uahWAn

When looking to overcome wrist and elbow pain, a good first step is to identify its root cause. Read more

 

A Collection of Band Exercises to Improve Shoulder Mobility and Stability

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Feb 26, 2018
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This post offers a collection of my favourite band exercises for improving shoulder mobility and stability.

If you've dislocated a shoulder in the past, please be conservative with any exercises you try, and after clearing things with your physician, you might start with those that have your arms no higher than chest level. Over time, as your shoulders feel stronger and more mobile, you can gradually work your arms overhead. Read more

 

To Overcome Chronic Back Issues, Improve Spinal Mobility and Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 09, 2018
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

For those looking to overcome chronic back pain and stiffness, it's helpful to alternate between core-strengthening and spinal mobility exercises. This video provides examples of how to alternate between variations of these two types of exercises.

For more ideas on core-strengthening exercises, please see:

Core-Strengthening Exercises Read more

 

Foam Rolling Routine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 21, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
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Foam Rolling

How to Foam Roll Your Lower Legs - Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Flexor Hallucis Longus, Tibialis Anterior, Peroneus Longus, Brevis, and Tertius, and Soles of Feet:

 

Standing Push-ups Using Gym Rings for Upper Body Mobility and Core Strength

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 01, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

If doing full body weight dips or push-ups close to the ground aren't possible for your current circumstances but you are still curious about using gym rings to improve your upper body and core strength, you can do modified push-ups on your rings as you are leaning slightly forward. Read more

 

Push-Up Progressions Using Gymnastics Rings

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 31, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

Doing push-ups with gymnastics rings is a challenging way to improve upper body strength while simultaneously improve core strength and balance.

Begin in a modified push-up position with your knees on the ground and your hands on gym rings.

At the top of the push-up position, with your arms straight, elbows locked, supinate your forearms, then allow your forearms to return to a natural position and lower yourself down to do a push-up. Read more

 

A Simple Mobility Routine

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 18, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

This is a simple full body mobility routine that you can do anywhere.

Begin by rolling your shoulders in small circles to warm up your scapulae.

Move to arm circles, forward and backward, to warm up your shoulder joints - aim to keep your trunk facing forward.

Take your neck through flexion, extension, right and left rotation, right and left lateral flexion, then slow full circles clockwise and counter-clockwise. Read more

 

Shoulder Dislocates to Improve Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 10, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a simple and highly effective shoulder mobility exercise that you can do anywhere.

Lie prone on a comfortable surface and begin with a towel or scarf outstretched above your head - you want to keep your elbows locked out, and maintain enough tension on the towel or scarf to keep it taut. Read more

 

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