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Scaling PNF Stretch: The Smart Way to Improve Flexibility Safely
Understanding PNF Stretching If you’ve ever stretched and felt like you weren’t getting anywhere — your hamstrings still tight, your hips still stiff — then PNF stretching  might be the missing link. PNF stands for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation , and while that’s a mouthful, the concept is simple: you alternate between contracting and relaxing a muscle to help it lengthen more effectively. It’s not just about pulling a muscle and holding it. It’s about teaching yo
Ken Belveal
Oct 292 min read
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Straight Arm Chest Stretch: Open Up Your Chest and Improve Posture
If you spend hours working at a desk, driving, or simply notice your shoulders rolling forward, chances are your chest muscles are tight....
Ken Belveal
Sep 162 min read
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Seated Hamstring Stretch: Unlock Flexibility in Your Legs and Lower Back
Tight hamstrings are one of the most common movement restrictions I see, especially in adults over 50. If you’ve ever felt stiffness when...
Ken Belveal
Aug 292 min read
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Relieve Neck Tension and Breathe Easier: The PNF Scalene Stretch
If you’ve ever felt tightness in your neck, trouble turning your head fully, or even shallow breathing after long hours at a desk, your...
Ken Belveal
Aug 252 min read
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Release Neck & Shoulder Tension with the Upper Trapezius PNF Stretch
If you’ve ever felt that nagging tightness creeping up the side of your neck or across the top of your shoulders, chances are your upper...
Ken Belveal
Aug 213 min read
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Mobility or Flexibility? The Key to Moving Without Pain
When it comes to moving well and staying pain-free, two terms often come up: mobility  and flexibility . Though these terms are sometimes...
Ken Belveal
Sep 13, 20244 min read
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Posture Correctors: Do They Really Work?
In today's digital age, where many of us spend hours hunched over computers, tablets, and smartphones, poor posture has become a common...
Ken Belveal
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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Unwind and Sleep Better: Bedtime Exercises and Stretches for a Restful Night
Sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being, yet many of us struggle to unwind at the end of the day and get the restful...
Ken Belveal
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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"The Anatomy of Neck Mobility: Understanding Your Scalene Muscles"
Scalene muscles, a small yet significant group located on either side of the neck, play a crucial role in our respiratory mechanics and...
Ken Belveal
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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How Poor Posture Can Lead to Neck Pain: Understanding the Connection
In today's digital age, where many of us spend hours hunched over computers or staring down at smartphones, neck pain has become...
Ken Belveal
Apr 13, 20243 min read
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How to Maintain Optimal Posture While Working from Home
With the rise of remote work, maintaining a healthy posture has become more crucial than ever. Good posture not only helps in reducing...
Ken Belveal
Apr 7, 20242 min read
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Yoga Poses for Better Posture: A Path to Alignment and Strength
In our modern lifestyle, dominated by desk jobs and smartphones, maintaining good posture has become a significant challenge. Slouching...
Ken Belveal
Mar 31, 20243 min read
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10 Exercises to Improve Your Posture: Stand Tall, Feel Confident
In a world where many of us spend hours hunched over screens, maintaining good posture has never been more crucial. Good posture isn't...
Ken Belveal
Mar 29, 20243 min read
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How Sitting at a Desk All Day Affects Your Posture: Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Modern Work Culture
In the contemporary world, the prevalence of desk jobs has significantly shaped our daily lives, particularly in how we spend the bulk of...
Ken Belveal
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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How ankle mobility may affect neck pain
Having flexible ankles may not directly alleviate neck pain, as ankle flexibility primarily affects the range of motion and function of...
Ken Belveal
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Beginner's Guide to Foam Rolling
What is foam rolling? Foam rolling comes from a technique known as myofascial release, a manual therapy technique that requires a...
Ken Belveal
Dec 17, 20223 min read
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4 movements to reverse forward head
Forward head is that position where your ears are in front of your shoulders while your eyes are level. Anatomically, forward head is...
Ken Belveal
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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How to stretch your calves and have white teeth at the same time
If you have tight calves there's a simple way to stretch them twice a day - do it while you brush your teeth! Tight calves can affect...
Ken Belveal
Mar 21, 20221 min read
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Headache at the base of your skull? Stretch this muscle
The upper trapezius is one of the sources of headaches in this area. Learn how to properly stretch it so the pain goes away! Muscle...
Ken Belveal
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Good posture starts with your feet!
The strength of your feet effects how you stand and walk and in turn, effects your posture. Follow the five steps below to have stronger,...
Ken Belveal
Jan 10, 20222 min read
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