Here is an effective and simple stretch to help with low back pain when sitting down all day.
You’ll also learn one of the most common mistakes not to make when trying to stretch your low back.
Give it a try and let us know how it goes!
Key tips: go slowly and with an easy flowing motion, push yourself to the end range of motion and don’t do it if it hurts!
Here is an effective and simple stretch to help with back pain when sitting down all day. You’ll also learn one of the most common mistakes not to make when trying to strengthen between your shoulders. Give it a try and let me know if you need any help!
The superman is a great exercise to help to strengthen your gluts, upper back, low back and spine in general.
Hold for a few seconds, rest, and repeat.
There should not be any pain associated with this exercise.
Sleep is so important!
It is when our bodies rest and repair and heal.
Here are some quick and simple tips for getting the best night sleep.
– have a great bedroom environment that is dark with minimal noise
– comfortable bed and pillow
– no screens before bed
– exercise (but not before bed)
– good diet and no alcohol before bed (it disturbs sleep)
– look into a magnesium or melatonin supplement if needed (talk to your health practitioner)
– get out in the sunshine during the day
– go to bed and get up at the same time each day
– deep breathes and relax your nervous system
Good night and sweet dreams!
Are you a new parent with a sore back?
Here are some tips!
In this video, Dr. Michelle shows you the easiest and most efficient way to pick up and put down your baby to avoid pain and strain on your low back.
Ensuring the parent and baby are the most comfortable with minimal strain on their bodies creates a happy feeding experience. In this video, I talk about the position of baby and parent to avoid repetitive neck and back strain for the parent while also keeping the babies neck balanced side to side.