Mobility Archives - Physical Therapy

Stretch-mas Day 11: Shoulder Extensions

Welcome to day 11 of the 12 Days of Stretch-mas! Today, we will be walking you through shoulder extensions! This is the perfect stretch if you have difficulty reaching up to get things out of the cupboard or reaching to the side to grab the TV remote. How does this help me? When you bring …

Stretch-mas Day 3: Repeated Extension in Lying

Yesterday, we reviewed the standing extensions for low back pain. If those feel a bit too easy for you, or you don’t notice major relief, then today’s exercise is perfect for you! The extensions in lying are a progression of yesterday’s exercise and are another great way to reduce lower back pain. What’s the difference …

Stretch-mas Day 2: Repeated Extensions in Standing

Welcome back for day two of the 12 Days of Stretch-mas! Today we’re showing you one of our favorite stretches to help reduce back pain – Repeated Extensions in Standing. The Science Behind the Strech This stretch is part of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. The McKenzie Method identifies the mechanical cause …

Stretch-mas Day 1: Active Trunk Rotatation

Welcome to the 12 Days of Stretch-mas! Over the next 12 days, we’ll show you a series of stretches; by the end of this series, you’ll have a fully built mobility routine! The stretch of the day is the active trunk stretch. This is a great way to quickly loosen up the muscles in the …

Stretch-mas Day 8: Upper Spinal Twist

Happy New Year and welcome to day eight of Stretch-mas! The exercise for today is the upper spinal twist. This is a great stretch to loosen up any tight muscles in the upper back and around the ribs. If you notice difficulty or pain when twisting, bending, or reaching, then this is the stretch for …