MODIFIED COBRA STRETCH Lie face down on the floor with thumbs directly under shoulders, legs extended with the tops of your feet on the floor. Tighten your pelvic floor, and tuck hips downward as you squeeze your glutes. Press shoulders down and away from ears. Push through your thumbs and … [Read more...] about STRETCH OF THE MONTH
PREVENTIVE CHIROPRACTIC
Preventive health is sometimes an underexposed aspect of the healthcare system. Any program or intervention that can improve your current physical and emotional health will in the long run decrease the possibility of incurring an injury or illness. Many aspects of today’s society are … [Read more...] about PREVENTIVE CHIROPRACTIC
STOP TO SMELL THE ROSES
People who look at flowers first thing in the morning report being more cheerful and energetic, according to a Harvard University study. In fact, simply admiring the blooms made participants feel less anxious and more compassionate throughout the day. Place a fresh bouquet on your nightstand or … [Read more...] about STOP TO SMELL THE ROSES
STRETCH OF THE MONTH
Simple Posture Stretch This first activity isn’t so much of a stretch as it is a preparation and mental exercise. Begin by lifting your shoulders up high, imagining them coming up toward your ears. Next, release the shoulders downward, allowing gravity to do its thing. Don’t push the … [Read more...] about STRETCH OF THE MONTH
POSTURE & CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Posture is the position in which we hold our bodies while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture is the correct alignment of body parts supported by the right amount of muscle tension against gravity. Without posture and the muscles that control it, we would simply fall to the … [Read more...] about POSTURE & CHIROPRACTIC CARE
50 WAYS TO TAKE A BREAK
In a busy world where we rush from one responsibility to the next it is of vital importance to take a break every now and again. Your health and wellness will benefit on many different levels by pausing, taking stock and breathing! This fantastic poster by Karen Horneffer-Ginter at … [Read more...] about 50 WAYS TO TAKE A BREAK
TOWARDS WELLNESS
Companionship can help prevent illness and even add years to your life, while isolation and loneliness can trigger symptoms of depression. Caring for a living animal can help make you feel needed and wanted, and take the focus away from your problems, especially if you live alone. Most dog and cat … [Read more...] about TOWARDS WELLNESS
BACK TO SCHOOL
Backpack Tips to Get Your Child’s Happy Back at School! As you get ready to send your children back to school this January, Langer Chiropractic and Soft Tissue Therapy would like to provide you with some important tips on how your child can correctly carry their backpack and prevent long term … [Read more...] about BACK TO SCHOOL