Category: Video

June 26, 2020 Rick DeCarlo No comments exist

This video reviews a powerful and useful stretch for your quad and your hip flexor. Your quadriceps are located on the front part of your upper leg, and your hip flexors are by the front near your hip bone. The quadriceps, or “quads”, is a group of powerful muscles that manages lower body movement. The quad muscles, as the name implies, is made up of four large muscles and are responsible for moving the hips…

June 24, 2020 Rick DeCarlo No comments exist

When it comes to knee pain, very often do we find that the IT band and the TFL are involved. This video examines what we sometimes call the “runner’s stretch”, as it is very useful for runners experiencing knee pain during periods of extensive exercise and physical activity. Make sure that when performing this particular stretch, that your knee is square with your hip! Also make sure that your back leg is straight, in a…

June 22, 2020 Rick DeCarlo No comments exist

In this video, we look at a simple, do-it-at-home stretch for your pectoral and deltoid muscles. Specifically, the combination of your pectoral and anterior deltoids work together in rotating and reaching with your arms. Important note! Keep your elbow below your shoulder when performing this stretch. Otherwise, you risk difficult stress and injury to your joints and muscles. The pectoral muscles, more commonly called the “pects”, protect the front of the chest and extend to…

June 22, 2020 Rick DeCarlo No comments exist

The exercises found in the above video are focused on the rotator cuff. They are designed to help with stabilization and relief with pain and dysfunction. You will want to begin with a comfortable tubing resistance before keeping it taut later down the road. For your first 3 to 5 sessions, follow these exercises with 10 minutes of ice to reduce stress, inflammation, and pain of the rotator cuff. Start with 3 sets of 6…