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⁉️HOW TO RELEASE THE SCALENES⁉️ . PART TWO || NECK PAIN SERIES . Full Video on IGTV . Let’s talk about the SCALENES ‍♀️ . These babies come in 3 parts... . 1️⃣ Anterior 2️⃣ Middle 3️⃣ Posterior . And attach to the lateral aspect of the cervical spine (neck) down to the first and second rib. . They are almost always “tense” or “restricted” in patients presenting with neck pain. . Retraining the muscles actively is always my number one goal to realign and decrease symptoms. . However, I find it beneficial to release and mobilize prior to strengthening for the best results. . The anterior and middle scalenes attach to the 1st rib, while the posterior attach to the 2nd rib. . Our brachial plexus...aka bundle of nerves (C5-T1) that innervate from the shoulder down to the fingertips...are located between the anterior and middle scalene. . If restricted, it can sometimes lead to numbness and tingling down the arm to the fingertips. . Therefore, 1st and 2nd rib mobility can give us an idea of the restriction present and can also be implemented as a stretch. . So in this video I show how I instruct patients to stretch the scalenes themselves using a strap (or a towel). . Photo credit goes to my favorite patient education app Complete Anatomy by @3d4medical . #thebalancedpt #medflowyoga #ptmeetsyoga #yogamodification #yogaanatomy #yogatutorials #yogateachertraining #ytt200 #ytt #neckpainrelief .................................................................................. ⁉️Want to Learn More⁉️ Take my Online Course or Join me in Costa Rica for 2019 1️⃣ Level 1: Yoga Foundations (Jul 27-Aug 3) 2️⃣ Level 2: Teaching Methods (Aug 3-17) **Learn more at MedFlowYoga.com

⁉️NEED HEADACHE RELIEF⁉️ TRY THIS... . PART ONE || NECK PAIN SERIES . Full Video on IGTV . Let’s talk about one of my most popular releases on this page. ‍♀️ . The SUBOCCIPITALS... . These little guys are almost always one of the first muscles I look at for headache pain. . When restricted...can cause pain with rotation and deep neck flexion. . A quick way you can release them to decrease headaches caused by tight muscles? . 1️⃣Grab two tennis balls and tie into a sock. 2️⃣Lay down on the floor and place the tennis balls behind the small of the neck. 3️⃣Start by taking 10-15 deep breaths and then begin tuck the chin slightly for a count of 5 seconds. 4️⃣Repeat 10-15 times or until symptoms reduce. . Reproduction of referred pain to the head can be normal. Take it slow and easy and listen to your body. . As the muscles relax, the tenderness should soften. . See past videos for hyperspeed demonstration. . #thebalancedpt #medflowyoga #ptmeetsyoga #yogamodification #yogaanatomy #yogatutorials #yogateachertraining #ytt200 #ytt #neckpainrelief #neckpain #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist .................................................................................. ⁉️Want to Learn More⁉️ Take my Online Course or Join me in Costa Rica for 2019 1️⃣ Level 1: Yoga Foundations (Jul 27-Aug 3) 2️⃣ Level 2: Teaching Methods (Aug 3-17) **Learn more at MedFlowYoga.com

‼️WANT TO OPEN THE HIPS? INSTEAD OF PIGEON...TRY THIS‼️ . There is a common misconception about hip OPENERS in yoga. . And it’s that the most effective way to OPEN our hips is to go to the end range of motion and allow PASSIVE relaxation into a pose. ❌ . As a PT...I strongly DISAGREE! In order to safely create functional mobility in our hips, we must learn controlled ACTIVE movement into our restrictions. . This creates a neuromuscular response that allows our body to feel SAFE into greater ranges of movement and keeps ligamentous stress at bay. . And it is exactly why I don’t teach a RESTING Pigeon Pose. Instead I offer ACTIVE mobility drills to strengthen and create mobility at the same time. ✅ . So next time you come to pigeon...try these instead! . VIDEO BREAKDOWN 1️⃣ Active Child’s Pose 2️⃣ Lateral Rock Back 3️⃣ Curtsy Rock Back 4️⃣ Active Pigeon Prep 5️⃣ Hip Box to Stand . #thebalancedpt #medflowyoga #ptmeetsyoga #hipmobility #yogaanatomy #yogatutorials .............................................................................. Want to Learn More? Join me for Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica @MedFlowYoga Level 1: July 27-Aug 3 (Foundations) Level 2: Aug 3-17 (Teaching Methods)

⁉️WRIST PAIN DURING PLANK⁉️ . PART ONE || PLANK ALIGNMENT SERIES . Full Video on IGTV . Covering #WristAlignment today for #PlankPose . This is something I go over in depth in my Online Yoga Foundations Course . But wanted to share some tid bits today on how to set up correctly as your build/return to your foundational practice. . Here’s a quick run down of a few alignment points ‍♀️ . VIDEO BREAKDOWN 1️⃣ Equal Pressure into the Palms 2️⃣ Middle/Index Finger Facing Forward 3️⃣ Ground through Palm Knuckles 4️⃣ Grip Mat with Fingertips . Moving up to #ElbowAlignment next . #thebalancedpt #medflowyoga #ptmeetsyoga #yogamodification #yogaanatomy #yogatutorials #yogateachertraining #ytt200 #ytt .................................................................................. ⁉️Want to Learn More⁉️ Take my Online Course or Join me in Costa Rica for #YTT 2019 1️⃣ Level 1: Yoga Foundations (Jul 27-Aug 3) 2️⃣ Level 2: Teaching Methods (Aug 3-17) **Learn more at MedFlowYoga.com

‼️YOGA FOR NECK PAIN‼️ . FREE YouTube Video & Downloadable Cheatsheet at thebalancedpt.com/blog . Have you checked out my 30min Yoga for Neck Pain Sequence yet? . I show my favorite PT/Yoga exercises to relieve tension and optimize healing...while integrating into a yoga practice. . But just Incase your short on time...here is the quick and dirty version of the top exercises. . VIDEO BREAKDOWN 1️⃣ Suboccipital Release 2️⃣ Chin Tucks 3️⃣ Upper Thoracic Extension 4️⃣ Upper Trap Stretch 5️⃣ Assisted Cervical Rotation 6️⃣ Backpack Rockback 7️⃣ Downdog with Chin Tuck 8️⃣ Cervical Distraction . #thebalancedpt #medflowyoga #ptmeetsyoga #neckpain #yogaanatomy #yogatutorials #yogateachertraining #ytt200 #ytt .................................................................................. ⁉️Want to Learn More⁉️ Take my Online Course or Join me in Costa Rica for 2019 1️⃣ Level 1: Yoga Foundations (Jul 27-Aug 3) 2️⃣ Level 2: Teaching Methods (Aug 3-17) **Learn more at MedFlowYoga.com

‼️WHY I DONT TEACH KNEES-CHEST-CHIN‼️ . When training #Chaturanga (low plank), tradition tells us lowering the chest down with the butt high in the air is a good modification to transition to #CobraPose. . I disagree. ‍♀️ . Knees-chest-chin establishes poor habits of lowering with an anterior pelvic tilt (poor core engagement/arched low back) instead of keeping the pelvis neutral. . Do that enough times and you mind starts to build up motor patterns/habits around it. ❌ . So that as soon as we feel “strong enough” to progress to full chaturanga...we have no idea how to engage the core and lower with a neutral pelvis. ‍♀️ . This just leads us to compromise into our low back with pain/impairment soon to follow. . So instead of working against yourself...try the options below to get you to the real thing . ❌ Knees-Chest-Chin 1️⃣ Modified Plank to Cobra 2️⃣ Plank w/ Pelvis Supported to Updog 3️⃣ Plank w/ Shoulders Supported to Updog 4️⃣ Full Plank to Upward Facing Dog . #thebalancedpt #medflowyoga #ptmeetsyoga #yogamodification #yogaanatomy #yogatutorials #yogateachertraining #ytt200 #ytt .................................................................................. ⁉️Want to Learn More⁉️ Take my Online Course or Join me in Costa Rica for 2019 1️⃣ Level 1: Yoga Foundations (Jul 27-Aug 3) 2️⃣ Level 2: Teaching Methods (Aug 3-17) **Learn more at MedFlowYoga.com

Warm up them hips ⠀ -⠀ Hoopers hips get especially tight from all the sprinting and change of direction. Add sitting in chairs for hours at a time, our hips take a beating ⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ -⠀ #Mindbodyhoops #basketball #body #painrelief #physicaltherapy #yoga #yogi #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #yogaforathletes #mobility #recovery #durability #stretch #stretches #flexible #mindbodyconnection #mindbody #mindbodymovement #holistic #healing #mindful #breath #strong #basketballstretch #basketballpodcast #fitnesspodcast #flexibility #sportspodcast #podcast

‼️DIFFICULTY WITH TWISTS? TRY THESE T-SPINE MOBILITY DRILLS‼️ . I see it all the time in class. People trying to compensate with their hips and low back to increase rotation. . Here’s the problem...the THORACIC SPINE is where we should be getting the most movement. ‍♀️ . And instead of improving the rotation here...we end up just moving in the path of least resistance through the hips and low back. ❌ . So in order to isolate the T-SPINE...we need to essentially “lock out” the hips/back first by placing them into FULL flexion (aka child’s pose). . Then once we re-train the movement here we can re-integrate rotation from a tabletop position...moving into full thread the needle. ✅ . Try it out and tag a friend to join you! . VIDEO BREAKDOWN ❌ Hip & Low Back Compensation 1️⃣ Childs Pose Rotation 2️⃣ Tabletop Hand to Ear Rotation 3️⃣ Hand to Ear + Thread the Needle . #thebalancedpt #medflowyoga #ptmeetsyoga #yogamodification #yogaanatomy #yogatutorials #yogateachertraining #ytt200 #ytt .................................................................................. ⁉️Want to Learn More⁉️ Take my Online Course or Join me in Costa Rica for 2019 1️⃣ Level 1: Yoga Foundations (Jul 27-Aug 3) 2️⃣ Level 2: Teaching Methods (Aug 3-17) **Learn more at MedFlowYoga.com