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The Sphinx Stretch

This upper back mobilization can be complemented with neck stretching, upper back stretching, and other mobilizations such as the cat-cow. The sphinx mobilization is very similar to the cat-cow lumbar mobilization, but it targets upper back stiffness (thoracic spine) and neck stiffness (cervical spine). It is great for helping with...

• Posted: April 3, 2015
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Chiropractic, Sports Therapy, Wellness Articles
• |  Tags: Chiropractor,  Neck Pain,  Sports Therapy,  Stretches,  Upper Back

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Mouse Placement Can Help Alleviate Upper Back Pain

I have an overwhelming number of patients in my chiropractic practice coming in because they have right sided upper back pain.  Here's a quick tip to consider when sitting in front of your desktop. If you are not a two finger typer, like myself, and do not require looking down...

• Posted: August 5, 2014
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Vitality Blog
• |  Tags: Chiropractor,  Ergonomics,  Joints,  Muscle,  Upper Back

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Upper Body Stretches

Here are my three FAVOURITE stretches for the upper body. Although they are generic, they should not be performed with out speaking to your health care provider first. Please DO NOT attempt these stretches if you have shoulder, neck, or upper back pain that has not been diagnosed! Wall Angels...

• Posted: May 27, 2014
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |  Categories: Chiropractic, Sports Therapy, Wellness Articles
• |  Tags: Chiropractor,  Core,  Neck Pain,  Stretches,  Upper Back

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Stretches for Nursing Moms (…and anyone else with stiff upper...

Although everyone has probably experienced upper body stiffness and soreness at some point in their life, it seems as though nursing Moms have an unfortunate higher incidence of it.  I encourage everyone from the "industrial athlete" (those individuals that sit in front of their computer all day), nursing moms, weekend...

• Posted: May 26, 2014
• |  by: Dr. Crysta Serne
• |   1 Comment
• |  Categories: Chiropractic
• |  Tags: Nursing,  Rehabilitation,  Stretches,  Upper Back

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