Spine
June 2, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Cervical Spine Strengthener
The cervical vertebrae, located immediately below the skull, are very important when it comes to posture as well as neck and back pain, two concerns often raised among the osteoporosis … Continue Reading →
March 17, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Upper Back Straightener And Rib Cage Expander
This exercise employs spinal extension to flatten your upper back and expand your ribcage, helping you to correct and prevent kyphosis, which is an exaggerated outward curvature of the spine. … Continue Reading →
February 23, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Shoulder Blade And Back Strengthener
If you tend to slump forward and round your shoulders during the day, if you experience pain, stiffness, or discomfort in your shoulders, or if you are fighting the “hunchback” … Continue Reading →
July 1, 2017 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Cervical Aligner And Pain Reliever
This might surprise you: much of our spinal health begins in the cervical vertebrae of the neck. If you’ve ever suffered an injury to this area of the spine, then … Continue Reading →
November 4, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Lumbar Strengthener And Pain Reliever
As its name implies, the Lumbar Strengthener And Pain Reliever does more than building bone in the lower back. It is also particularly effective at relieving pain in that problem-prone … Continue Reading →
May 27, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Spine And Rib Cage Extender
You’re surely well aware of a common postural condition known as kyphosis, or Dowager’s Hump, typically associated with aging and osteoporosis. The good news is that kyphosis is not an … Continue Reading →
January 8, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Seated Upper Spine Aligner
Welcome to the first Weekend Challenge of 2016! If you’ve resolved to improve your posture or if you have pain in your upper back, then this exercise is perfect for … Continue Reading →
June 13, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: The Vertebrae Aligner
This weekend’s challenge is one of my favorite spinal alignment stretches because it’s easy, effective, and relaxing. The Vertebrae Aligner stretches and aligns the spine, making it a powerful tool … Continue Reading →
May 23, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Spinal Flexibility Enhancer
Exercises that promote spinal flexibility, like today’s challenge, are very beneficial to overall back health. But did you know that it’s been scientifically proven that spinal flexibility has a significant … Continue Reading →
March 27, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Yoga Spine Elongator Plus
This weekend’s challenge is a yoga pose known as Trikonasana or “triangle pose”. It elongates the spine, opens the chest, aligns upper back and cervical vertebrae, and more. Bear in … Continue Reading →