Join New Paradigm Wellness on Facebook: Let’s face it, our bodies are meant to move. I am reminded about this when I have to stand for a while…. I just can’t keep still. To stand more comfortably, supported from my feet up, I use Aston-Arcing. Just like Aston-Arcing for sitting , using this exercise while on the job or in line […]
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How to Sit Comfortably
Sometimes the best opportunities to improve discomfort happen when you aren’t moving. How we settle into our joints while we are sitting or standing can make all the difference in our alignment and stress. Pain or discomfort is usually our indicator to tell us if we have settled into a “bad” posture, or someone else […]
3 Good Stretches for Tired Computer Wrists
Computer users these stretches are for you! I know you are out there because you are reading this! These are some tried and true stretches perfect for tired computer wrists. These stretches help prevent tendonitis in your wrist and elbows as well as carpal tunnel problems. ***Please consult your physician before starting exercise programs especially if […]
The ABC Foot and Ankle Stretch
Stretching Your Quads
Please consult your physician before starting exercise programs especially if you are injured. The Quad muscle is on the front of your thigh. It crosses over both the hip and the knee, providing stability and motion to extend the knee and bend the hip forward. The Quad stretch is really good for people with knee […]
Stretching Your Calves
In my post How to Tie Your Shoes, I discussed the close relationship between your feet, calves and back. In our culture we tend to avoid movements that stretch our calves, i.e. squats and lunges, in our daily lives. As a result many people have tight calves. The calf muscles are located in the back […]
