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How Stretches Help with Massage

One of the best ways to improve the massage you receive has nothing to do with your choice of massage therapist. Stretching properly, either before or after massage, can aid in the body’s healing and augment the sense of relief that often follows a massage session.   Many of us stretch without being aware of […]

Stretches for Running

LEGS AND CALVES STRETCH: Stand a little ways from a solid support and lean on it with your forearms, your head resting on your hands. Bend one leg and place your foot on the ground in front of you, leaving the other leg straight behind you. Slowly move your hips forward until you feel a stretch […]

More Stretches for the Low Back

Lower Trunk Rotation Stretch: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feel flat on the floor. Keeping your shoulders down flat, gently rotate your legs to one side, then the other as far as you can. Repeat 10 to 20 times.   Single Knee to Chest Stretch: Lie on your back with […]

More Stretches for the Low Back

  PELVIC TILT: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feel flat on the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles and push your lower back into the floor. Hold this position for 5 seconds, then relax. Do 3 sets of 10.   PARTIAL CURL: Lie on your back with your knees bent and […]

Stretches for the Low Back

  STANDING HAMSTRING STRETCH: Place the heel of your leg on a stool about 15 inches high. Keep your knee straight. Lean forward, bending at the hips until you feel a mild stretch in the back of your thigh. Make sure you do not roll your shoulders and bend at the waist when doing this […]

Hand Strengthening – Basic Exercises

To begin with, the following basic hand strengthening exercises should be performed approximately 10 times, 3 times daily. As your hand strength improves, the exercises can be progressed by gradually increasing the repetitions and strength of contraction provided they do not cause or increase pain.   Tennis Ball Squeeze Begin this exercise holding a tennis […]

Stretches During Pregnancy

Always consult with your health practitioner before beginning any kind of exercise program (including stretching) during your pregnancy. Stretch only to a comfortable level, not to pain. If you feel any of these movements are difficult because of tension, let your massage therapist know you would like to work on releasing that area. If you […]

Stretches For Sciatica

Stretch only to a comfortable level, not to pain. If you feel any of these movements are difficult because of tension, let your massage therapist know you would like to work on releasing that area. If you have intense pain with any of these stretches, discontinue them until you discuss them with your physician.   […]

Stretches at Your Desk: Spine and Arms

Try these to reduce tension and discomfort at work. Stretch only to a comfortable level, not to pain. If you feel any of these movements are difficult because of tension, let your massage therapist know you would like to work on releasing that area. If you have intense pain with any of these stretches, discontinue […]

Stretches at Your Desk: Neck and Upper Body

Try these to reduce tension and discomfort at work. Stretch only to a comfortable level, not to pain. If you feel any of these movements are difficult because of tension, let your massage therapist know you would like to work on releasing that area. If you have intense pain with any of these stretches, discontinue […]