Rock Integrated Health in Parker, CO
Stretching & Strengthening Exercises
Our integrated clinic near Parker is available for chiropractic stretching & strengthening exercises if you suffer from chronic pain, stiff ligaments, tight muscles, or frequent injuries.
Stretching Can Improve Mobility Issues & Correct Muscle Compression
Our Nurse Practitioner and Dr. Miller may prescribe stretching and strengthening exercises on top of any joint adjustments or other treatments you may need.
These exercises can play a vital role in helping you regain control of your body, improve your range of motion, and enjoy a more pain-free lifestyle. Here's a look at some of the remarkable ways stretching and strengthening exercises can boost your quality of life, along with some specific examples of exercises Dr. Miller might recommend.
Stretching Exercises to Keep Your Tissues Flexible
Dr. Miller will evaluate your current range of motion and medical status before prescribing stretching exercises. Common stretches that help to manage pain and improve flexibility include:
● Forward, backward, and side neck tilts to loosen neck muscles.● Downward neck release exercises to free up the back of the neck.● Shoulder rolls to relax the tissues connecting your shoulders to your neck.● Cobra stretches, cat-cow stretches, spinal bridges, and seated spinal twists to improve mid-back flexibility.● Stretches that target the pelvic girdle, knees, wrists, tailbone, or lower back.
Strengthening Exercises to Support Your Musculoskeletal Sysoft
Strengthening exercises typically target the muscle groups responsible for maintaining musculoskeletal alignment. Dr. Miller may recommend a routine that includes:
● Chin tucks, strengthen the muscles that support your head.● The prone cobra is an exercise that targets the shoulders, neck, and upper back.● A standing exercise called the back burner that works both the back and the chest.● Curl-ups, side bridges, and other exercises to build the core muscles that support your lower back.
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