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How to Foam Roll Your Iliotibial Band (IT Band)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 08, 2010
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

One of the most important principles taught in chiropractic school is that every joint in the body is affected by the health of adjacent joints.

Put another way, when a patient presents with a knee problem, it's prudent to do a thorough evaluation of the knee, hip, and ankle regions, as sometimes, dysfunction in the ankle or hip can be a root cause of knee pain and dysfunction. Read more

 

How to Foam Roll Your Hip Abductors

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 03, 2010
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

Your hip abductors are muscles that lie on the upper and outer portion of your buttocks. These muscles - called your gluteus medius and minimus - allow you to move your lower extremities out and away from your midline. They also allow you to rotate your legs inward so that the toes of one leg face your opposite leg. Read more

 

Health Benefits of Foam Rolling

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 13, 2010
Exercises for Mobility and Functional Strength

I'm not sure how long foam rollers have been around, but over the past several months, I've discovered how powerful a therapeutic tool they can be for promoting and maintaining optimal physical health.

The idea is simple enough: Using your own body weight and agility, you roll specific muscle groups against a firm foam roller to mimic a deep, gliding massage. Read more

 

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