Dr. Donald A. Ozello, DC, CCSM, CCN
Chiropractic, Health, Fitness and Function
Stretch the chest muscles and anterior ribcage muscles to reduce muscle tension, improve upper body posture, increase shoulder range of motion and heighten shoulder function. Tightness in the chest muscles pulls the shoulders forward into poor posture, rotates the scapulae away from the thoracic spine, limits shoulder range of motion and promotes incorrect movement patterns. … Read the rest
Develop strong oblique muscles to improve posture, spinal motion and core stability. The internal and external obliques are located on the sides of the midsection. They are classified as lateral core muscles. They contract concentrically to bend and rotate the spine. Strengthen your obliques to help prevent oblique muscles strains. These three exercises can key … Read the rest
Strengthen your abdominal muscles to prevent low back pain, improve posture and enhance function. Strong transverse abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques, rectus abdominis and multifidi muscles help lower the risk of low back injuries and piriformis syndrome. Combine abdominal strengthening exercises with lumbar spine stretching exercises to combat postural issue such as lower cross syndrome.… Read the rest
Execute isometric abdominal strengthening exercises to develop strength and endurance in the deep core muscles including the transverse abdominis, diaphragm and multifidi. Strengthen your deep abdominal muscles to help lower the potential of low back pain. Strong transverse abdominis, diaphragm and multifidi muscles are needed for spinal stability. If the deep muscles do not stabilize … Read the rest