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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:

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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

 

Doing Shadow Work in Water to Improve Technique and Strength of Movement Patterns

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 23, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Core Strength

If you take your body through specific movement patterns on a regular basis and can benefit from improving strength and technique of said patterns, you might consider doing some training while partially submerged in water.

The resistance that water provides allows for functional strength-building, and also encourages focus on quality of movement that invariably requires involvement of your core. Read more

 

A Simple Shoulder Mobility Exercise Routine

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

You can do this routine anywhere; the benefit of doing it in a pool is the bit of resistance that your arms have to move through for parts of this routine, which promotes improved strength and is a good reminder to focus on taking your arms through controlled quality movement. Read more

 

Shoulder Exercise to Prevent Impingement and Improve Shoulder Flexion

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 18, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

If you have access to gymnastics rings, another suspension training system like TRX, or even a stable overhead bar, you can lean into it with your hands while your arms are straight overhead, and gently induce flexion through your shoulder joints. Read more

 

Simple Exercises to Improve Your Balance

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 11, 2017
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Balance & Agility Exercises

To begin, stand on one leg at a time and try to maintain your balance for as long as you comfortably can, first with your eyes open, and then with your eyes closed. Read more

 

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