JC Injury Clinic

Stretch of the day

Don’t have time for a whole mobility program? Just do one stretch a day, but do it with intent, and you can still improve your flexibility!

Hamstrings is the stretch of the day. Follow for the next stretch of the day!

When your clients actually listen to you and take your advice on board 😂

Stiff hips and back pain often show up together, but one doesn’t directly cause the other.

People with back pain often have stiff hips. And people who sit a lot and have stiff hips often report back pain. Why? Because the same things affect them both. Lots of sitting, not enough daily movement, lack of strength, stress, poor sleep.

So if you only stretch your hip flexors hoping to fix back pain, it usually doesn’t work long term. You need a more complete approach. Hip mobility, strength work, and more general movement.

If you feel stiff and want to become more flexible, you’re probably making stretching harder than it needs to be.

These 3 tweaks are great for those are starting their flexibility for beginners journey.

Try these if you have a stiff body and want to learn how to touch your toes.

Which one do you need to work on most? Let me know below and I’ll make my next video on it.

Tension in your hamstrings and lower back when you try a forward fold?

Try these 2 things to help improve range of motion and capacity at end range!

One yoga session humbled me 😂 but motivated me to get better and more flexible.

Follow along if you want to see me try 😂And if you want explanations on what strength is needed for certain yoga poses and how to fit it in with your strength training

Long car journey causing some stiffness in your back?

Get some stretching, mobility and some walking done. Doesn’t have to be super specific, but getting the spine to move in different ways will help to loosen you up a bit more. Getting out for a walk and warming the body up will also help with tightness.

If you feel especially sore, book in for a massage 😁

5 ways to tell if that ache is normal, or if it’s worth getting checked.

Even if your pain is not just normal soreness, don’t panic, it may not be a full blown injury, but getting help from a professional will always give you more info, and give you peace of mind

The mental side of injury recovery

Rehab is not just about doing the exercises, it’s about improving confidence in you body.