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This Stretch Is Essential For Optimal Spinal and Shoulder Mobility

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 27, 2020
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength
Spinal Mobility Exercises

I find that many people are extremely tight through the side of their torso, which limits overall spinal and shoulder mobility and increases risk of experiencing sprains and strains throughout the back.

To stretch the lats and obliques, hang from one arm and place the same side foot to the rear and opposite side of the body. Read more

 

Unilateral Spinal Rotation Exercise to Improve Posture and Back Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 12, 2019
Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is a simple spinal mobility exercise that you can use to improve and maintain good posture and back health.

Start on all fours. Extend one leg behind you and keep it relatively straight with the balls of that foot anchored on the ground. Read more

 

What To Do If You Have A Tendency To Throw Out Your Back

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 10, 2019
Natural Health Solutions
Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is a simple routine of spinal mobility exercises that I have long found useful to those who have a tendency to "throw out" their back or experience chronic and intermittent back pain from various sprains and strains, including those involving intervertebral discs. Read more

 

How to Gently Break Up Adhesions in a Frozen Shoulder

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 20, 2019
Spinal Mobility Exercises

The definitive cause of frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is unknown. Some believe it is a self protective mechanism to prevent damaged tendons from becoming further damaged. Others point to an autoimmune mechanism that creates inflammation. Read more

 

How to Improve Your Posture and Counter Effects of Slouching

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 23, 2019
Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is another mobility exercise that you can do daily to improve your posture and reverse negative effects of slouching.

Taking your arms through slow half circles along your sides while you are lying back on an exercise ball is helpful for improving extension through your spine and flexion through your shoulders. Read more

 

Daily Wake-Up For Your Spine and Shoulders

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jan 14, 2019
Spinal Mobility Exercises

With an exercise ball and a towel or exercise band, you can do both of the simple mobility exercises shown in this video as a daily wake-up for your spine and shoulders.

When rolling back on the ball to encourage extension of the spine, aim to roll back to a point where your legs are fully straight and extended at the knees with your feet remaining on the ground. Read more

 

Mobility Exercises that Help Prevent Osteoporosis and Improve Posture

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 30, 2018
Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is a brief series of shoulder and spinal mobility exercises that can be done daily to support healthy posture and help prevent osteoporosis.

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Improve Upper Spinal Rotation

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 20, 2018
Spinal Mobility Exercises

Maintaining healthy extension and rotation through the spine is essential to preventing osteoporosis as we age.

This is a stretch that improves rotation through the thoracic and cervico-thoracic regions. It also lengthens shortened traps and rhomboids.

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A Simple Way to Improve Spinal Rotation

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 15, 2018
Spinal Mobility Exercises

This is a simple way to improve spinal rotation through the thoracic and lumbar spine. When rotating to each side, be sure to allow the feet to move and pivot naturally so as to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on the knees, ankles, and hips. Read more

 

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