I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength. ~ Philippians 4:13
Move It Monday: Overhead Doorway Stretch
Today’s exercise is one that my chiropractor taught me and that I use almost evry single day. It is great for loosening up tight shoulders and relaxing my upper back. He referred to it as “swinging from the doorways” with his strange but amusing sense of humor. Lol. I hope you can find some pain relief from this stretch today… [Read more…]
Move-It Monday: Start Your Day with a Hug!
One of my favorite exercises is the hug stretch. Its easy – you can do it anytime… even if you are still laying in bed… and it helps to relieve some of the upper back, shoulder, and neck’s tight muscles. I hope you enjoy this one! {{Reminder, if you are on exercise restriction from your doctor OR it hurts to do this, then please don’t. I don’t want you to get hurt and feel worse.}}
STEP 1: Give yourself a hug and a gentle squeeze.
STEP 2: Same as step one, but reverse which arm is on top and give yourself a gentle squeeze.
STEP 3: Extended arm hug – Hold your arms like the picture shows and give yourself a gentle squeeze again.
AND, last but not least…
STEP 4: Reverse your arms (see the image below) and give yourself one last gentle hug:
And that is how you start your day with a hug!
Feel better today my friends!
Alicia