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Simple Band Exercises to Liberate Chronically Tight Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 14, 2023
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a simple exercise band routine that I've found immensely helpful for liberating chronically stiff shoulders.

The movement shown toward the end of the video where the arm is in a back-scratching position is especially helpful to those who have a history of experiencing pain in the shoulders while using the arms overhead. Read more

 

Gentle Shoulder Roll To Improve Agility and Balance

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 05, 2023
Balance & Agility Exercises

When you become comfortable with this sort of gentle rolling on a padded surface, your body becomes more capable of protecting itself in the event of an accidental fall. The idea is to condition your core and all of your major joints to allow for more fluid movement on the ground. Read more

 

How to Stretch Out Tight Trap Muscles (Upper Shoulder & Lower Neck)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 03, 2023
Neck Mobility Exercises

These are two stretches that are effective for stretching out chronically tight trapezius muscles.

Tight traps can be a cause of intermittent shoulder and neck pain, as well as limited back and neck mobility.

Be sure that your body is well warmed up before you do these stretches, and as always, err on the side of the conservative. Read more

 

Gentle Rolling To Condition Your Core & Improve Spinal and Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 02, 2023
Core Strength

This is a simple routine that can be done on a large mattress or gym or yoga mat. Though it doesn't look like much, this type of rolling is effective in improving general spinal mobility, shoulder mobility, core strength, and overall proprioception. Read more

 

How to Lengthen Your Hip Flexors for Optimal Hip and Back Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 13, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to lengthen hip flexors - keeping hip flexors at an optimal length allows for optimal hip mobility, and in those with a history of tight hip flexors, stretching them often leads to improvement in back health. Read more

 

Simple Band Work To Improve Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 03, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

This is a look at how to use a resistance band to improve shoulder mobility. Read more

 

Mobility Training to Help Prevent and Address Sciatica

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 26, 2022
Hip Mobility Exercises

This is a look at a handful of mobility exercises and foam rolling tips that are generally helpful to those looking to prevent or overcome mild to moderate sciatica. Read more

 

Improve Balance, Core Stability, and Joint Position Sense

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 13, 2022
Balance & Agility Exercises

The key to benefiting from this seemingly simple exercise is to stay on the balls of your feet throughout the entire movement, and to maintain core engagement. Staying on the balls of your feet is what will lead to improved balance and joint position sense. Read more

 

Shoulder and Spinal Stretching Session

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 31, 2022
Shoulder Mobility Exercises

If I was limited to doing one exercise daily, I would choose a fully body stretch via the shoulder and spinal stretching routine shown above. Read more

 

Mobility Routine for Desk Workers

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 27, 2022
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Mobility Exercise Routines

Begin by taking your neck through controlled flexion, extension, rotation to both sides, and lateral flexion, all as far as you can comfortably go.

Then take your neck through full circles in a controlled manner, clockwise, then counter-clockwise. Read more

 

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