Tag Archives: stretches

Pec(toralis) Stretch

Pec muscles commonly become overused as most of what we do in a day happens in front of us, so these muscles are constantly working while also being in a shortened position, often for hours at a time if lots of daily desk work is involved.

Mini Back and Chest Workout!

Mini Back and Chest Workout by Dan Watt, PT (nwhealthfitness.wordpress.com co-blogger) Interesting that young women (18-20ish) are concerned that weight training will decrease their chest size, women (27-35) don’t care, and women (36-50) want to know if it will decrease their chest size.  If you are dieting it will effect your chest size.  Weight trainingContinue reading “Mini Back and Chest Workout!”

Rotator Stretches for Supraspinatus by Taylor Norris, RMT

He’s some great stretches to relieve rotator (supraspinatus) pain.

Rhomboid (major & minor) Stretch

Rhomboids often tend to become under used and weak, adding to the slumped shoulders/hunched back posture associated with poor sitting habits and can sometimes be the culprit when experiencing burning sensation in the upper/mid back after long hours in a mostly static position (desk work!!). Luckily to stretch them out is a breeze, and this can even be done while seated at your work station!

Pec(toralis) Stretch

Pec muscles commonly become overused as most of what we do in a day happens in front of us, so these muscles are constantly working while also being in a shortened position, often for hours at a time if lots of daily desk work is involved.

Golf Balls to Alleviate Pain!

Inexpensive Home Care Tools                                     October 1, 2016 By Taylor Norris, RMT unionwellness.ca   Golf balls!  Of all things, right?!  These little wonders possess a great shape and texture for helping to gently roll away tension, especially of the hands and feet.  The more you use and become familiar with them, the more tension releasingContinue reading “Golf Balls to Alleviate Pain!”