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Try this hip opener ⬇️

1. Get into a squat position 🏋️‍♂️
2. Elbow to the inside of your knees
3. Push knees out with your elbows as far as you can
4. Return your knees back to starting position
5. Repeat!
Aim for 3 sets of 15-20reps!

P.S: If balance is challenging in this position, lean on a wall behind you! 😉

Let us know how this one works out for you in the comments.

Nagging pain and stiffness in the back of your neck?
This might just be the stretch for you!
Tuck your chin in and look down it's as easy as that. Hold for 20-30 seconds and repeat 3 times. It's always best to do your stretches 2-3 times a day for optimal results.

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If you sit at a desk all day or have poor posture this stretch is for you.
Be sure you are doing it correctly for the best results!

Find a doorway or corner, with your elbow and forearm resting on the wall, step forward and feel the stretch in the front on your chest.

Keep your shoulder back, instead of letting it curl in with you. Always hold for 2-30 seconds and repeat 3 times. for more great tips, follow here for more!

What do you think of this stretch? Did it help you?

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This muscle is a hip hiker, ahem runners!
When tight it can cause both low back pain and referral pain into the hip. Listen along, or follow these steps- if you are stretching your left side, cross your right foot infront of yoiur left, side bend to your right, bring your left arm up high and reach to your right.
If you dont feel the stretch reach forward just a little.
As a modification, use a wall for balance support on the left and omit lifting the arm, simply lean to the right.

It's a little complicated, but after you feel how good this strech is, you'll never forget how it's done;)

Happy Canada Day!

Kneel down on your right knee, lean forward and side bend to your left.
Don't forget to breathe!
Hold for 1 minute and repeat 3 times.
Repeat on the other side.

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Tight upper traps can contribute to neck and shoulder pain, poor posture, headaches, and more. Use a tennis ball to help release the tension.

It's so easy! find that sore spot and dig in, using the corner of a wall for pressure, and tip your head to the opposite side.
Repeat3-5 times or until you feel the pain decreasing.

This release will help to relax the muscle.
Let us know if it helps in the comments below!

Start your week off right and stop slouching at your desk!!
We suggest setting a timer every hour to help that neck and shoulder pain as well as correct your posture. Simply chin tuck ten times, holding each one for 2-3 seconds for 3 repetitions.
It's as easy as that! If you loved this video share it with a friend and follow us for more great tips.
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Here is our lucky winner from one of the fairs we attended this spring.

Congratulations Michael! Just love when we see how happy our winners are at the studio.

Breathe! You might be tempted to hold your breath while you're lifting weights. Dont hold your breath. Instead, breathe out as you lift the weight and breathe in as you lower the weight.

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Between treatments you can loosen your low back with self-massage and tennis balls are a great tool. I'm sure you've got some laying around at home, so put them to use!

Use two tennis balls, put them inside a sock, and tie the sock in a knot- this will keep them from falling (like Calvin here hahahaha!) place one ball on either side of your lower spine and roll up and down against the wall.

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