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Peoria Chiropractor describes intermediate neck exercise

editor — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:22:45 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no exercise equipment.
It works the longus capitis, longus colli, SCM (sternocleidomastoid) muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to increase neck strength and muscular endurance.
The benefits are improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin by lying on the back with the head extended off the table, maintaining a chin tuck position.
Slowly extend the head back towards the floor and then raise the head, returning to the initial neutral starting position and repeat as instructed.
Move slowly through the range of motion.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Chiropractor in Peoria explains knee exercises for beginners.

editor — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:22:36 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to increase knee strength and muscular endurance.
By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin lying on floor facing up.
Bend knees so feet are firmly on floor.
Extend arms upward toward ceiling.
Activate core muscles.
Lift hips off floor to attain a bridge position with knees, hips and shoulders in alignment.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Initially, you may develop some cramping in the back of your thigh. A simple hamstring stretch before and after may prevent this from occurring.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Chiropractic hip exercises for Peoria

editor — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:22:22 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the gluteus medius/minimus, piriformis and hip lateral rotators muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to Increase hip strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury

Begin lying on side on the floor with legs extended.
Top leg should attain a straight line through hip and shoulder.
Bottom leg may be bent for added stability.
Activate core muscles.
Lift top leg upward, abducting leg as foot simultaneously rotates. This will result in a toe-up position.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Peoria Chiropractor shares ankle exercises for beginners.

editor — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:25:05 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the peroneus longus/brevis, tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior, gastrocnemius, soleus muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to improve muscular endurance, ankle strength, and proprioception.
By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin seated in a chair with good posture.
Extend leg.
Attempt to write alphabet from A through Z with toes, moving ankle in all directions.
Repeat for prescribed sets.

Water

thedoc — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:51:48 +0000

Dehydration can cause a person to have many unhealthy symptoms. Remember to try and drink half of your body weight in ounces. A hydrated body is a happy body. Choose Wisely, Be well!!

Whole Food Nutrition

thedoc — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:45:22 +0000

Whole Food nutrition is the best way to get optimal utilization from your supplements. Your body was designed to work from foods. If you are taking synthetic supplements, your body does not recognize these. Therefore, the money you spend on these is going down the drain.

Tuna omega’s

thedoc — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:59:34 +0000

There has been lots of info on fish oils containing mercury. Mercury resides in fat cells as do all toxins. Our office promotes Tuna Omega fatty acids from Standard Process. They only use the head and tails to derive the oil. This is awesome due to there being little fat in these areas. Choose Wise, Live Well.

Kangen Water

thedoc — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:37:54 +0000

We offer free alkalized water to our patients!! There has been research done showing that cancer can not live in an alkaline body. Offering this is another great reason why Durbin Wellness Center goes above and beyond for their patients. Contact them for information on how alkaline water can help you.

Chiropractor Peoria shares low back exercises for beginners.

editor — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:27:31 +0000

Here is a simple exercises that you can do at home with no equipment.

It works the multifidus, erector spinae, transverse abdominus, oblique muscles.

The purpose of this exercise is to Increase low back strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention

Begin lying on your back.

Extend arms above head flat on floor.

Activate core and lift knees above hips and maintain a 90/90 hip and knee position.

Activate core.

Lift one arm off the floor and raise it towards ceiling until above shoulder level while simultaneously extending one leg downward towards floor.

Pause momentarily.

Return to start position, alternating sides.

Core activation should be maintained throughout entire exercise.

Repeat for recommended repetitions and sets.

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Chiropractor Peoria shares shoulder exercises for beginners.

editor — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:53:07 +0000

Body: Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.

It works the areas related to the shoulder such as deltoid – anterior, deltoid – lateral, pec major – clavical head, and coracobrachialis muscles.

The purpose of this exercise is to Increase shoulder strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury p

Begin on floor on hands and knees.

Hips should be above knees and shoulders above hands. Attain a straight spine position.

Activate core muscles. While maintaining a straight spine, reach forward until arm is at shoulder level. Slowly return to start position.

Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.