Open up your neck, jaw, & head with these 3 myofascial release techniques. Tension in the upper body feels good for no one, but in the winter time when it's cold out, it's challenging to keep this area open. Find more freedom in your body and feel good again.
It's been brought to my attention that the new thing people are getting is something called iSlouch. It comes about when we strain our necks to look at our tablets & phones. I see this all the time & have found myself in a compromising position from time to time so I thought I'd share 3 ways to avoid the crazy terrible iSlouch.
I get asked all the time if it's ok to crack your neck or your back. Watch to hear my thoughts as helpful things to do if you have a tendency to crack yourself up. From a fellow (now reformed) cracker, I've got your back!
Fall seems to be the time of stress for most people coming into my office lately. Lots of things are going on that need your attention, so I want to give you some things to do to be nice to your body so that pain is not added to the list of your stressors this month.
I don't think I know anyone who likes the way their body feels after a stressful day at the office. Here are 4 stretches that will help unwind your body and reverse the effects of sitting at your desk for the day.
This summer I've been in a car, on a train, and on a plane traveling. The seats are just plain uncomfortable and if I don't modify them in some way, my back and hips feel terrible when I finally get to my beautiful destination.
The 3:00 slump is something that affects almost all of us. You've been at your desk for a while, that piece of chocolate in your drawer you ate as a treat felt like a boost but now your sleepy. Your shoulders and upper back hurt and your head is forward.
Sound like you?
With all this cold weather, I have been staying inside more and finding warmth in comfort food that is delivered to my door. In winter, (especially the bitter end of winter) it is more supportive to be understanding of what your body is asking of you as opposed to constantly pushing yourself to fulfill social obligations and such.
June was the month of travel me and my husband. I spent every weekend on a plane, in a car, or on a train. Each destination was beautiful and full of family, friends, and sunshine! That was the upside. On the downside, I was feeling all sorts of discomfort from sitting more than my body is used to. After the first trip, I changed things up a little and made a mini workout in the seated position. If you travel for work or leisure, try out any or all of the following tips to get rid of discomfort.
