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Three Stretches to Relieve Knee Pain

There are three main muscles that attach to the knee joint - Hamstrings, Calf Muscles, and Quadriceps.Follow along with this video as I demonstrate a stretch for each that can relieve knee pain and help you move with greater ease.Note: This video and any related comments are not medical advice. If you experience any pain or difficulty while doing any of these stretches, stop immediately and see your healthcare professional.
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2 Quick Yoga Block Stretches for Your Neck & Shoulders

It’s safe to say that EVERYONE can benefit from these simple stretches that help relieve tension in the neck and shoulders!Yoga blocks are not required, but can be helpful to deepen the stretch. They also offer excellent support for the body so that stretches and poses can be held for longer periods. Hold each stretch for 30-60 seconds, repeating several times throughout your week.
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Four Progressions to Stretch the Piriformis

The Piriformis muscle lies deep in the buttock, behind the gluteus maximus. Even though it is a small muscle, the Piriformis has many important functions, including: ????Assisting movement of the lower body ????Stabilizing the pelvic and hip joints ????Maintaining balance of the pelvis when weight is transmitted from one leg to another ????Assisting during rotation […]
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Workflow Stretches for Wrists & Neck

As computers, smartphones and other electrical devices increasingly become a staple in our daily lives, it’s no surprise that wrist and neck soreness are some of the most common types of pain Americans experience.   Taking some time throughout your work day to stretch can help loosen muscles, increase range of motion, and help reduce […]
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Dynamic Stretching for your Psoas

  The psoas, technically named iliopsoas, are two deep-seated core muscles that help support your back and so much more. The psoas major works by flexing the hip, while the psoas minor acts to flex the lower spine. These muscles are unique in that they are the only muscles that connect the lumbar spine and […]
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TRX Chest and Torso Stretch

This static stretch is a excellent way to open up the Chest while lengthening the Lats and Hip Flexors. A subtle but amazing stretch is not only great for movement prep prior to a workout, but is also beneficial for everyone, especially considering the hunched positions we frequently find ourselves in (think hunched over at […]
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3 Stretches for Tight Hamstrings & Hips

For any of you who often sit at a desk or in a car, or occasionally experience low back pain, your Hamstrings and Hips could likely use some TLC.   With the assistance of a yoga strap, these stretches can help lengthen all three hamstring heads, (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris), as well as the inner […]
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Child’s Pose + Push-up for Dynamic Warm-up

You guys, I’ve been struggling lately. I’m having a hard time balancing work and my social life. If I don’t make time for family & fun, I become lonely. When I pause to enjoy, I fall behind with work. I filmed this video last week while on a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas to see Willie Nelson in concert. The weekend was filled with non-stop fun and laughter with one of my closest and dearest friends from Maui. While I did take time to film for a Stretching Sunday blog post, the few days I took
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