Dr. Michael Horowitz's Stretch of the Day Series

Welcome to Dr. Michael’s-Stretch-Series, brought to you by Hycroft Chiropractic & Massage in Vancouver & Dr. Michael Horowitz. Each session is intended to provide you a Stretch of the Day, one of Dr. Michael’s favourite stretches, helping you release stress & tension from the most commonly stored spots in the body.

Stretching is an important component of Spinal Hygiene. Along with regular physical exercise, stretching and Chiropractic Spinal Check-Ups: help keep your body flexible, in proper alignment and in top physical form. For more information of stretching & how to keep your spine flexible & healthy, please contact Dr. Michael Horowitz in Vancouver. Call 604-733-7744 or visit our website at www.vancouverchiropractic.net.

Stretches of the Neck & Shoulders

• The Headache Buster!
  

• The Pits & The Rolls!
  

• The Shrugs & The Rolls!
  

Stretches of the Chest & Arms

• The Prayer Stretch (or modified sun-salutation)!
  
• The Sumo Stretch!
  

• The Arm/Shoulder (x3) Stretch!
  

• The Upper Trapezius Stretch!
• The Itchy Back Stretch
  

• The Triceps & Lats Stretch!
  

• The Chest-Wall Stretch!
  

• The Chest-Door-Frame Stretch!
  

• The Tennis Ball Trick!
  

• The Forearm Flexor/Extensor Stretch!
  

Stretches of the Back & Torso

• The Cat-Stretch!
  
• The Morning Salutation Stretch!
  

• The Pelvis-Tilt (Keigle Exercises) Stretch!
  

• The Child’s-Pose Stretch!
  

• The Cobra (Mackenize) Stretch! Disc Injury
  

• The Scarecrow Stretch!
  

• The Grasshopper (The Squatting Frog)!
  

• The Standing Back Extensor Stretch!
  

Stretches of the Lower Limbs

• The Torso-Twist (3) Stretch!
  

• The Figure-Four (Piriformis) Stretch!
  

• The Hamstring Stretch!
  

• The Seated Frog Stretch!
  

• The Hip Flexor (Ilio-Psoas) Stretch!
  

• The Quadriceps Stretch!
  

• The Pigeon Stretch Piriformis Stretch!
  

• The Seated Torso Twist Stretch!
  

• The Rock-n-Roll Stretch!
  

• The Happy Baby Pose Stretch!
  

• The IT Band Stretch!
  

• The Calf (Gastrocnemius/Soleus) Stretch!
  

Great Exercises for the Body

• Push-Ups!
  

• Sit-Ups! Crunches!
• Birpies!
  

• The Plank!
  

• Squats!
• Aerobic Activities!
  

• Skipping Rope!

• Swimming!

• Hiking!

• Walking, Jogging & Running!

• Bicycling!

• Rollerblading!

Want more information on stretching & exercices?

More info on how to keep your spine flexible & healthy?

Call us at 604-733-7744!

Visit us online at www.vancouverchiropractic.net, www.massage-therapy-vancouver.com, or www.vancouverorthotics.ca.

Please consult your doctor of chiropractic for more specific recommendations concerning the perfect activity & stretch routine for your needs.