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Here at Quigley Chiropractic we optimize the body's natural ability to heal. We believe in finding the root cause of pain and not just treating the symptoms. We strive to educate our patients and the community on the benefits of Chiropractic care to ultimately get the most out of their lives.

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Low Back Flexion And Distraction

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Stretches and Exercises

Exercises To Strengthen Your Core And Low Back

CAT - CAMEL

Begin by rounding your back upward until you feel a gentle stretch in the mid and low back. Pause for 3-5 seconds then relax and let your stomach fall downward as you gently arch your back. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions to warm up prior to strengthening exercises.

MCGILL CURL UP

Begin lying on your back with one knee bent and one leg straightwith both hands placed underneath low back. Lift yourshoulders off floor trying not to round your low back. Let your elbows assist you if needed. Hold for 2-4 seconds before slowly return to starting position. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.

PLANK

Begin lying face down with elbows under shoulders and legs extended. Gently tighten your stomach muscles to activate your core. Lift knees and hips off the floor so that forearms and toes are supporting your body weight. Hold for 20 – 30 sec. Repeat 2 times.

BIRD DOG

Begin by gently tightening your stomach muscles to activate your core. Raise one arm to shoulder level as the opposite leg lifts simultaneously off the floor extending to hip level. Hold for 4 seconds and return to the start position and alternate sides. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.

HIP BRIDGE

Begin lying down with both knees bent. Gently tighten your stomach muscles to activate your core. Squeeze your glutes and lift the hips off the floor to until knees, hips and shoulders are in alignment. Hold for 2-4 seconds before slowly returning to start position. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions

SIDE PLANK

Begin lying on your side with your elbow underneath your shoulder and knees bent. Gently tighten your stomach muscles to activate your core. Lift hips off the floor so thatknees and elbow are supporting your body weight. Hold for 20 – 30 sec. Repeat 2 times and repeat on opposite side.

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Exercises To Strengthen Your Neck And Improve Posture

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BRUGGER’S EXERCISE

Stand up straight with your hands at your sides. Begin by bending your elbows slightly as you rotate your arms outward. Slowly pull your shoulders back and down as you gently retract your head. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions

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FLOOR ANGELS

Begin lying face up on floor with knees bent. Place arms with elbows bent comfortably on the floor with palms facing up. Slide arms upward above your head while maintaining forearm contact with floor. Do not let your back arch upward. Slowly return to start position and repeat. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.

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BLACKBURN T

Begin lying face down. Arms should be extended shoulder level with thumbs pointing up. A pillow, or rolled towel, may be placed under forehead for comfort. Lift arms upward squeezing shoulder blades together. Neck muscles should remain relaxed. Hold for 5 seconds. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.

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HEAD RETRACTION

Begin by tucking your chin slightly then draw head upward toward the ceiling in a straight-line movement. Pause at end range for 4 seconds before returning to starting position. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions. This can also be performed in the seated position.

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CRANIO-CERVICAL FLEXION

Begin by lying face up with knees bent. Slowly lower chin down in a head-nodding motion as you simultaneously lift head approximating the chin towards chest. Pause and hold for 5-10 seconds before returning to the starting position. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.

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BLACKBURN Y

Begin lying face down. Arms should be extended above shoulder level with thumbs pointing up. A pillow, or rolled towel, may be placed under forehead for comfort. Lift arms upward squeezing shoulder blades together. Neck muscles should remain relaxed. Hold for 4 seconds. Perform 2 sets of 10 repetitions.

NECK STRECHES

Shoulder Impingement

Scapular Protraction in Quadruped

Start on all fours in quadruped position with a neutral spine. First, protract your shoulders by pushing them forward and rounding upper back. Then slowly dip the upper back downward and squeeze your shoulder blades down and back. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions

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Shoulder Extension

Begin in a standing position grasping a resistance band with the opposite end anchored to a fixed structure near floor level or underneath a door. While maintaining a neutral scapular position, move the arms behind your body keeping the elbow fixed in one position so that the movement is performed with shoulder. Don't let your hands go behind your body. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

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Rotator Cuff Internal Rotation

Begin standing. Place a towel between your elbow and body. Grasp the end of the resistance band while opposite end is anchored in a door at elbow level. Bend the elbow to 90°. While maintaining a 90° elbow bend, internally rotate arm, keeping the towel trapped against body. If the elbow loses contact, shorten the range of motion. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions

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Brugger Postural Exercise

Begin standing with your hands at your sides. Begin movement by
bringing hands front of you, palms facing one another, thumbs up,
elbows at 90 degrees. Then pull your hands apart by rotating your
shoulders externally. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

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Rotator Cuff External Rotation

Begin standing. Place a towel between your elbow and body. Grasp the end of the resistance band while opposite end is anchored in a door at elbow level. Bend the elbow to 90º. While maintaining a 90º elbow bend, externally rotate arm, keeping the towel trapped against body. If the elbow loses contact, shorten the range of motion. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

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Seated High Rows

Begin sitting upright with your shoulders back. Grasp ends of the resistance band with each hand. Extend your arms in front shoulder width apart and activate core muscles. Draw elbows back, maintaining a distance between hands while squeezing the shoulder blades together. Don't let your elbows go behind your body. Resistance should be felt during entire exercise. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions.