Do you think it's just genetic luck that someone can rotate their head like the Exorcist? Maybe you think you're too busy to do neck exercises ... if you can't make time to go to the gym, then how would you squeeze a joint mobility session into your hectic day?
If you do indeed want to make a positive change in your overall well-being and functionality as a physical specimen, take heed of this advice.
If you take just five minutes in the morning to do some of the following exercises, you will feel your physical tension mitigate significantly. You might also avoid a traffic accident by being able to comfortably look in your blind spot.
Range of motion/joint mobility exercises can be done in the shower, on the toilet or in a plane, train or automobile. You can increase the mobility of your neck while watching TV. If you're unmotivated to get off the couch during commercials, consider doing some range of motion exercises while keeping your coach cushions warm.
Start off doing exercises that will increase the range of motion in your neck.
Flexion and extension is first. Tilt your chin up to the sky and hold for a second while breathing out, then inhale and bring your chin towards your chest. Repeat at least 20 times.
Rotate your head to one direction keeping your chin parallel to the ground and without lifting your shoulders. Try 15 repetitions one direction; repeat on the other side.
Next, perform 15 reps of lateral flexion, whereby you bring your ear to your shoulder, also without lifting your shoulder. If you can only bring your ear down an inch or so, you need to do this exercise!
Move on down to your shoulders and perform 10 reps of shoulder rolls one way, and then switch. Progress to unilateral movement, elevating one shoulder blade at a time. Don't forget to switch directions.
If you do just these simple exercises you will notice a great improvement in your athletic performance and overall daily feeling of well-being.
To learn more range of motion exercises contact Judd to schedule a complimentary introductory 20-minute joint mobility lesson.
Rotate your head to one direction keeping your chin parallel to the ground and without lifting your shoulders. Try 15 repetitions one direction; repeat on the other side.
Next, perform 15 reps of lateral flexion, whereby you bring your ear to your shoulder, also without lifting your shoulder. If you can only bring your ear down an inch or so, you need to do this exercise!
Move on down to your shoulders and perform 10 reps of shoulder rolls one way, and then switch. Progress to unilateral movement, elevating one shoulder blade at a time. Don't forget to switch directions.
If you do just these simple exercises you will notice a great improvement in your athletic performance and overall daily feeling of well-being.
To learn more range of motion exercises contact Judd to schedule a complimentary introductory 20-minute joint mobility lesson.
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