5 stretching workouts made easy.
EBM Fitness Solutions, Hamstrings, Hip mobility, Hip pain, Knee pain, LBP, Low back pain, Low back tightness, Physical therapy, Shoulder pain, Soft tissue mobilization, Stretching, Hip flexor stretch Dr. Tom Biggart EBM Fitness Solutions, Hamstrings, Hip mobility, Hip pain, Knee pain, LBP, Low back pain, Low back tightness, Physical therapy, Shoulder pain, Soft tissue mobilization, Stretching, Hip flexor stretch Dr. Tom Biggart

5 stretching workouts made easy.

Your body feels tired and mentally you have been talking yourself out of the workout all morning.

If you have been exercising for any amount of time, I am sure you can relate to this scenario. So what should you do?

The take-home message… do something. Motion is lotion to your body.

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7-Day Strength and Mobility Reboot [FREE guide].
Assessment, EBM Fitness Solutions, Evaluation, Hip mobility, Hip pain, Knee pain, LBP, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Poor posture, Shoulder impingement, Shoulder pain, Soft tissue mobilization Dr. Tom Biggart Assessment, EBM Fitness Solutions, Evaluation, Hip mobility, Hip pain, Knee pain, LBP, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Poor posture, Shoulder impingement, Shoulder pain, Soft tissue mobilization Dr. Tom Biggart

7-Day Strength and Mobility Reboot [FREE guide].

If you are having a harder time exercising or performing your daily activities, I have good news and bad news.

The bad news is that these issues WILL NOT resolve on their own. They will just get worse if left unchecked.

The good news is that, in most case, you can not only alleviate but actually resolve the issue in question.

The strategies in the 7-Day Strength and Mobility Reboot Guide will help you move better, have less pain, and get back to doing things you thought you could no longer do.

The strategies are simple and easy to do and there is a minimal time commitment involved. To make these work, consistency is the key. Follow the plan to start feeling better.

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Pullthroughs - a better way? [video]
Exercise, Fitness, Hip mobility, Hip pain, Knee pain, Physical therapy, Strength training, Pullthroughs, Posterior chain, Hip-dominant exercises Dr. Tom Biggart Exercise, Fitness, Hip mobility, Hip pain, Knee pain, Physical therapy, Strength training, Pullthroughs, Posterior chain, Hip-dominant exercises Dr. Tom Biggart

Pullthroughs - a better way? [video]

This is a great alternative if using some attachment for the hands increases back pain or you find yourself pulling too much with the arms. Start by setting the pulley so it is around hip-height. Set the strap so it goes around the front of your hips. Set and brace your neutral spine position. Focus on keeping pressure through the heels and sitting back through the hips. To return to the start position, squeeze the glutes and push the hips forward. Avoid overextending the hips and straightening the body as this will cause you to lose your balance and fall back.

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Spiderman stretch [video].
Exercise, Fitness, Knee pain, Physical therapy, Stretching, Hip mobility, Hip pain Dr. Tom Biggart Exercise, Fitness, Knee pain, Physical therapy, Stretching, Hip mobility, Hip pain Dr. Tom Biggart

Spiderman stretch [video].

This is an excellent movement for mobilizing and stretching the hips. Start with the first position and progress to the others as needed. Remember, focus on a mild-to-moderate intensity in the hip and glute area when performing these. Start in a pushup position. Bring one leg forward to the outside of the arm. In the second video, bend the elbow and try to get it as close to the floor as you can. In the third video, rotate the arm up towards the ceiling. Make sure to rotate the body, not just the arm. One way to help do this is to keep your eyes on your hand. The arm should not travel where the eyes cannot follow it.

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