Based off of the concept of the 5 Tibetan Rites, we all should have a few movements that we do on a daily basis to move areas of our body that typically tighten up. Below are 5 of the more popular movements I have found to be helpful with a variety of patients. Attempt each 10-15reps prior to activity, to decrease evening/morning stiffness, or as a cool down post activity
- Bridge Heels to Butt on Floor Phase 1 VIDEO
- Strech quad and activate glute/core
- Bear to Downward Dog Floor VIDEO
- Stretch hamstring/calf with core activation
- Option B: Downward Dog Progression From Higher Level to Floor VIDEO
- 1/2 Kneel Anterior Lunge Single Arm Overhead Reach VIDEO
- Mobilize Hip flexor and thoracolumbar extension
- Option B: Step Knee Flexion Intro VIDEO
- Side Sit with Rotation and Glute Isometric VIDEO
- Activate glute in a lengthened position
- Option B: Sidelying Leg Raise Progression to a Stretch VIDEO
- Standing Adductor and QL/Lat Stretch VIDEO
- Frontal plane shoulder and hip mobility
