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Baltimore Chiropractor Contains Future Back and Heath Issues

Dr. Rob Marvenko — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:37:01 +0000

As we all know our bodies are magnificent machines which can handle great stress. They are designed to register pain so we can diagnose any problems which occur. Unfortunately, our nervous system, which is designed to register our pain, only picks up a small percentage of our problems. By the time our body realizes many of our problems, we are already beyond repair or in the degeneration process. This process may be so severe, it may even affect our main life source, our spinal cord.

Chiropractors believe that if we remove interference from the nervous system our body will have the ability to heal itself. We focus on the prevention, diagnoses, and treatment of mechanical disorders. The main chiropractic treatment technique involves manual therapy, including manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues. Treatment also includes exercises, health, and lifestyle counseling.

Many other medical specialists work with patients who have already suffered due to illness or injury. In the chiropractic field we like to focus on the future. With our help the rate of deteriorating health will decrease and you will be able to live a longer, pain free life.

Baltimore Chiropractor describes intermediate neck exercise

editor — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:47:43 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no exercise equipment.
It works the longus capitis, longus colli, SCM (sternocleidomastoid) muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to increase neck strength and muscular endurance.
The benefits are improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin by lying on the back with the head extended off the table, maintaining a chin tuck position.
Slowly extend the head back towards the floor and then raise the head, returning to the initial neutral starting position and repeat as instructed.
Move slowly through the range of motion.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Chiropractor in Baltimore explains knee exercises for beginners.

editor — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:47:40 +0000

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment.
It works the biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus muscles.
The purpose of this exercise is to increase knee strength and muscular endurance.
By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention.

Begin lying on floor facing up.
Bend knees so feet are firmly on floor.
Extend arms upward toward ceiling.
Activate core muscles.
Lift hips off floor to attain a bridge position with knees, hips and shoulders in alignment.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Initially, you may develop some cramping in the back of your thigh. A simple hamstring stretch before and after may prevent this from occurring.
Slowly return to start position.
Repeat for prescribed repetitions and sets.

Chiropractic hip exercises for Baltimore.

editor — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:47:36 +0000

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.

Baltimore Chiropractor shares ankle exercises for beginners.

editor — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:47:34 +0000

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.

Chiropractor Baltimore shares low back exercises for beginners.

editor — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:51:12 +0000

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.

Chiropractor Baltimore shares shoulder exercises for beginners.

editor — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:47:26 +0000

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 p
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.

Chiropractor Baltimore shares intermediate level abdominal exercise.

editor — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:47:21 +0000

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. © 2005-2010 WebExercises, Inc., Patent Pending, All Rights Reserved.

Snow fall watch your back

Dr. Rob Marvenko — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:26:21 +0000

Please go to youtube for tips on shoveling. You must watch your back . This heavy snowfall will result in injury if you do not use proper shoveling techniques. I was out there today and experienced some pain after clearing my walks. Please call the office as soon as you finish clearing the walks to come in for a free consultation. You could save yourself time and money by reacting quickly to potential back strain. Dr Rob

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