Chiropractic Hip Exercises for Baltimore, Maryland

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.

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Chiropractor in Baltimore Shares Intermediate Level Abdominal Exercise

This exercise involves no equipment. This exercise works the abdominal, oblique internal/external, iliopsoa muscles. The purpose is to increase abdominal strength and muscular endurance. The benefits include improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin lying on floor. Lift knees so that a 90º position is attained at hip and knees. Place hands beside ears. Activate core. Lift shoulder off floor approximately 6 inches attempting to bring elbow toward opposite opposite knee so that both simultaneously meet. Return to start position and repeat on opposite side. Continue alternating sides until recommended repetitions are complete.

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Established Chiropractor in Baltimore Shares Lower Back Exercises

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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Baltimore Chiropractor Shares Ankle Exercises for Beginners

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.

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Baltimore Chiropractor Shares Shoulder Exercises to Increase Shoulder Strength and Endurance

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 prevention.

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.

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