by Domenic Lopez | Feb 4, 2021 | Stretching
Why Stretch the calf muscles The main muscle of the calf, the gastrocnemius, crosses the knee joint (behind the knee) and the ankle joint via the Achilles tendon. Two very strong calf muscles blend to make the Achilles tendon. Via the Achilles tendon these two muscles...
by Domenic Lopez | Feb 1, 2021 | Home Exercise Ideas, other self care ideas, Stretching
Reduce heel pain by massaging and stretching the foot. Heel pain and/or plantar fasciitis are common foot ailments. They are sometimes one and the same problem, though heel pain can come from various other causes. The plantar fascia is a fibrous band of tissue that...
by Domenic Lopez | Dec 12, 2020 | Stretching
Maintaining flexible neck muscles may delay the onset of arthritic discomforts and reduce some causes of pinched nerves and headaches. The trapezius and levator scapulae are important neck muscles that connect your head and neck to your shoulder blades. They...
by Domenic Lopez | Jan 22, 2020 | Stretching
Why Stretch the Pectoral muscles? Two good reasons to stretch your pectoral muscles are; 1) to decrease shoulder, neck and arm pain, and 2) to improve your posture. Do you remember being told to sit up or stand up straight? Can you relate to slouching? Tension in the...
by Domenic Lopez | Sep 6, 2017 | Stretching
What are the hip flexor muscles? The hip flexor muscles are responsible for raising the thigh toward the trunk – i.e. hip flexion. They are active in stepping forward when walking or climbing stairs. They are also important in the kicking motion. This muscle...
by Domenic Lopez | Aug 23, 2017 | Stretching
Why Stretch the hip abductor muscles? The hip abductor muscles are the group of muscles responsible for moving the hip away from the midline of the body. These include the Gluteus muscles, which make up your buttocks. Also included in the abductor group is the...
