Rehabilitative Exercises |
| Ankle
Stabilzation
Exercises |
| Eye Strengthening Exercises |
| Hamstrings,
Piriformis, and Groin Stretches - Passive Against the Wall |
| Hip
or Thigh Inner Rotation - Creating Symmetry or Improving Leg Turn-In |
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Exercise
to Balance Hip and Pelvis Rotation Patterns: Sometimes a
sacroiliac joint sprain can conrtribute to reduced hip or thigh inner
rotation. This imbalance can lead to hip related problems as well
as poor pelvis, spine, and lower extremity balance and function.
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| Neck
Stability and Strengthening Exercises |
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The purpose of exercising
your neck with an inflatable ball is to help stabilize the
cervical spine and strengthen the muscles supporting your neck. If the
exercise causes you discomfort do not continue but call Dr. Blum to
discuss your condition. Inexpensive balls can be purchased at any
major toy store.
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| Pelvic
Floor Balancing and Strengthening Exercises |
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This execise helps
with balancing the pelvic floor muscles and pelvic and tailbone
positions. Sometimes adding the cervical spine into this exercise
can help with chronic neck and low back pain also. Balancing and Strengthening of
the Pelvic Floor Exercise
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| Piriformis Muscle Syndrome |
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Article by Dr. Blum which
illustrates two possible exercises for two different types of
piriformis muscle syndrome: Blum CL. S.O.T. & Piriformis Muscle Syndrome.
Expression: SOTO Australasia.
Jan 2006:1-2.
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| Prone (On Your Stomach) Straight Leg Lifts |
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The purpose of this leg lifting
exercise is to make the sacroiliac (SI) joint more stable. While
it seems simple doing it properly is essential. To download the
article click
here.
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| Rotator
Cuff Exercises |
| Seated
Stretches |
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Seated stretches that
would be great for sitting on an airplane or taking a break from
computer work. This is from the Bob
Anderson stretching book, I highly recommend it, for more information
about his book, click
here.
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| TMJ - Jaw Tracking and Relaxation Exercises |
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Learn
how to relax your tongue and
muscles of the jaw and back of your head. These passive TMJ
exercises have pictures and describe the process of becoming aware in
order to become an active participant in relatxing your jaw.
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Sacroiliac Joint Sprains |
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Sacroiliac Joint
Handout - Information about what a sacroiliac joint is, how
it may be sprained, and
what you can do about it.
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Sleeping Ergonomics |
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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders - Chiropractic and Dental Co-Treatment |
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| Published Articles by
Dr. Blum |
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Traction or Decompression Instructions for the Neck and Low Back |
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Pronex neck traction or decompression
for the cervical spine. These instructions are preferred to
those that come with the Pronex unit you have been prescribed by Dr.
Blum. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call
the office.
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