Neck Exercises

Pain the neck?

Pain the neck?

By: Kristy Belanger
Posted: 11/2/2018 6:00 AM
Learn how to keep your neck and shoulder loose and pain free
Making everyday activities easier - Checking your blind spot

Making everyday activities easier - Checking your blind spot

By: Erin Billowits
Posted: 7/13/2018 12:42 AM

As we get older our necks and shoulders tend to stiffen due to poor posture and sitting too much of our day. 

Take your workout outside: Flexibility Training

Take your workout outside: Flexibility Training

By: Erin Billowits
Posted: 6/22/2018 6:00 AM

There is lots of conflicting information about when to stretch and the right type of stretches to do.

Take your workout outside: Upper body strengthening

Take your workout outside: Upper body strengthening

By: Erin Billowits
Posted: 6/8/2018 6:51 AM

All that you need is an exercise band, a park bench or sturdy garden bench and some will power.

Easily put your bra on

Easily put your bra on

By: Erin Billowits
Posted: 2/2/2018 12:00 AM

This week a client mentioned that it was a real struggle for her to reach around and do up her bra every-day.  If you don’t wear a bra, these exercises are really about shoulder mobility and flexibility which help with posture, golf swings and neck pain.

Exercises for Older Adults to Ease Common Aches and Pains, Stiff Neck

Exercises for Older Adults to Ease Common Aches and Pains, Stiff Neck

By: Erin Billowits
Posted: 11/11/2016 2:51 AM
This is the third of a four weeks series focusing on common aches and pains that our clients have.  Neck stiffness can make it difficult to do everyday things like checking your blind spot while driving, link to poor posture and can lead to headaches. The neck is where I carry my stress and here is what I have found has helped:
Ease neck pain

Ease neck pain

By: Erin Billowits
Posted: 4/29/2016 1:35 AM
Gardening often involves holding a position for long periods of time as well as lifting and carrying things. If your shoulders and neck aren’t flexible this work can cause strain and injury. Keep your shoulder relaxed when you are pruning and weeding and take regular breaks.
Pain in the neck

Pain in the neck

By: Erin Billowits
Posted: 6/1/2014 2:22 PM
The most common reasons for neck pain include poor posture (chin forward too far), past injuries and over-training the chest and under-training the back.
Pain in the neck

Pain in the neck

By: Erin Billowits
Posted: 7/5/2013 5:07 AM

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