posture

Stretch to a Better Posture

Last month I focused on my favorite stretches for the legs. https://www.transformative-pt.com/2020/12/11/stretch-it-out/ This month I will shift to the arms. There are many ways to stretch the arms, but I want to give you a variety that will include all the parts of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. While sitting or standing, the chest … Read moreStretch to a Better Posture

Relief for a Pain in the Neck

Have you been sitting more, spending more time looking at your computer, phone or reading? Doing extra cleaning, gardening and yardwork? All these things can be hard on the neck and create pain.  Neck pain also causes referred pain into the shoulder blades, out to the tip of the shoulder or down the arm and … Read moreRelief for a Pain in the Neck

Sit to Stand Challenge

I thought that perhaps it was time for a little game or friendly competition you can do to see how fit you are and measure your lower extremity strength. To rise from sitting requires using many muscles in the legs and hips, predominately the quadriceps, the muscles on the front of your thighs and the … Read moreSit to Stand Challenge

Positioning Yourself for a Good Night’s Sleep

A question I frequently hear is what is the best position to sleep? I thought I would guide you through some of what I consider the best sleeping positions to decrease pain and promote a neutral posture and give you a few new ideas. Sleeping on your back or side is okay. Some say that … Read morePositioning Yourself for a Good Night’s Sleep