Thoracic Spine / Chest Stretch

Ball and foam rolling the thoracic spine. Shoulder rolls Roll up, abdominal stability/compression, spinal articulation   Back, chest and side (latissimus dorsi) stretching at the door

Spine post trauma: stretch & moblize

After accidents and trauma as in a motor vehicle impact, the body may go into a state of shock.  Subconsciously, the nervous system may engage in a protective holding pattern. Consciously we may understand the danger is over but subconsciously the body may remain in state of guarding. To convince our subconscious selves to relax

Spine: stretch/moblize 101

Dural stretch / foward bend / paschimotanasana Spinal extension in supine to stretch and strengthen the spine by articulating the vertebrae Roll up, core conditioning, abdominal compression and control Roll over, plough Standing spine roll down/ up  

Mechanical Strain: Mid Back

Mid back pain can be a condition of daily strain and poor posture that results in restriction of muscle along the spine and adjacent ribs. Any sense of anxiety with strain to the heart and respiration can also affect the mid back. The mid back is the focal point of neck and shoulder attachment. Muscle

Mechanical Strain: the neck

Neck and shoulder pain from postural tension requires reducing tension in areas of discomfort: neck, upper back and shoulder girdle. It is also essential to manage stress and improve overall posture for long term management. Correction requires muscles in the front of the shoulders and neck need to relax and lengthen while muscles in the