Premier Chiropractic Clinic

Rehabilitation Exercises

If you suffer from chronic pain, stiff ligaments, tight muscles, or frequent injuries, Premier Chiropractic Clinic may prescribe stretching and strengthening exercises on top of any joint adjustments or other treatments you may need.

These exercises can play a vital role in helping you regain control of your body, improve your range of motion, and enjoy a more pain-free lifestyle. Here’s a look at some of the remarkable ways stretching and strengthening exercises can boost your quality of life, along with some specific examples of exercises Premier Chiropractic Clinic might recommend.

The Value of Stretching and Strengthening Your Body

Exercise, in general, has shown some important benefits for individuals struggling with injuries, chronic pain, and other musculoskeletal problems. For instance, aerobic exercise enhances blood circulation and fluid drainage, which can help control swelling and feed more healing oxygen to the tissues.

Stretching and strengthening exercises promise some special benefits of their own. Stretches can release pent-up muscle tension and limber up the tissues to ease muscle spasms, making the everyday motion more comfortable, and reduce your injury risk. Strengthening also reduces injury risk by granting extra stability to the key muscle groups that maintain your posture, symmetry, and balance.

Stretching Exercises to Keep Your Tissues Flexible

Premier Chiropractic Clinic will evaluate your current range of motion and medical status before prescribing stretching exercises. Common stretches that help to manage pain and improve flexibility include:

  • Forward, backward, and side neck tilts to loosen neck muscles
  • Downward neck release exercises to free up the back of the neck
  • Shoulder rolls to relax the tissues connecting your shoulders to your neck
  • Cobra stretches, cat-cow stretches, spinal bridges, and seated spinal twists to improve mid-back flexibility
  • Stretches that target the pelvic girdle, knees, wrists, tailbone, or lower back

Strengthening Exercises to Support Your Musculoskeletal System

Strengthening exercises typically target the muscle groups responsible for maintaining musculoskeletal alignment. Premier Chiropractic Clinic may recommend a routine that includes:

  • Chin tucks, which strengthen the muscles that support your head
  • The prone cobra, an exercise that targets the shoulders, neck, and upper back
  • A standing exercise called the back burner that works both the back and the chest
  • Curl-ups, side bridges, and other exercises to build the core muscles that support your lower back

Give us a call to schedule an appointment or book online at either our Mt Lebanon or McMurray office.

Testimonials

What Our Patients Say

Frederico Carneiro
Frederico Carneiro
2023-08-14
Magical! Pain went away!
Paloma Shandor
Paloma Shandor
2023-08-10
I have been through 3 different chiropractors over the past decade here in Pittsburgh, and after struggling with so-so care that never worked well with my body, I finally discovered Premier Chiropractic! Hooray! Dr. Brian is a good listener, a joyful personality, a skilled physician, and he really wants his patients to be well! : ) I highly recommend contacting his office. Warmly, Paloma Shandor
Jeffrey Yaworski
Jeffrey Yaworski
2023-07-21
I called as a new patient with a bad ankle sprain. They got me in right away, were extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and Dr. Meenan was great with the ankle procedure. Explaining the process and what the injury involved to help me understand. Definitely helped me today and can now say I’m absolutely moving from “new patient” to “regular patient” Highly recommend!
Phil Laboon
Phil Laboon
2023-06-29
Great experience and awesome friendly staff. I will be going back.
Jennifer Arienzo
Jennifer Arienzo
2023-06-15
Absolutely, hands down, THE BEST! They are so caring, knowledgeable and accommodating! Highly recommend Dr. Brian for chiro and Amy for an incredible massage!
emma weishner
emma weishner
2023-06-12
got a massage from amy today & she did AMAZING!! i almost fell asleep because it was so relaxing!! very nice woman & wonderful skills, 10/10 recommend her if you’re looking for a healing massage!!!
Casey Druga Little
Casey Druga Little
2023-06-04
All the providers are awesome and listen to your needs! The ability to schedule online is so convenient too
Jacqueline Anderson
Jacqueline Anderson
2023-05-17
Everyone very friendly and welcoming. Dr Ellora professional and competent. Happy with my first visit, diagnosis and treatment plan. Scheduled my follow up visits. Thank you.

In Pain? Need Treatment?

Simply give us a call or book an appointment online. Our professional team of chiropractors will take a closer look to suggest the best treatment for your needs. We are here to help!