Stretching and Strengthening Exercises

Effective Stretching and Strengthening Exercises in Southeast Portland

At Alternative Health Care & Chiropractic, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy and flexible body. Our stretching and strengthening exercises are designed to meet your unique needs, helping you become more mobile and less stiff.

With over 45 years of experience, our licensed and insured professionals will guide you through exercises to help improve your overall lifestyle by:

• Enhancing your mobility
• Reducing stiffness
• Minimizing muscle spasms
• Strengthening spine muscles

Contact us today to learn more about our stretching and strengthening exercises.

When to Seek Stretching and Strengthening Exercises

Knowing when to seek professional help for stretching and strengthening exercises can make a significant difference in your overall well-being. Here are some signs that it might be time to get professional assistance:

• Persistent stiffness in your neck or back
• Frequent muscle spasms
• Limited mobility in your joints
• Chronic pain in your spine or lower back
• Difficulty performing daily activities due to muscle weakness

If you notice any of these signs, it's time to call our team for professional guidance.

Stretching and Strengthening Exercises

Stretching and strengthening exercises offer numerous benefits that can improve your quality of life. We will show you in the office how to do each exercise properly to ensure you get the most out of your treatments. Some exercises we commonly recommend include:

Stretching Exercises

• 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

• Chin tucks, which strengthen the muscles that support your head
  
• The prone cobra, which is 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
  
• Core muscle exercises to support your lower back

Reach out to us to start your journey towards a more flexible and stronger body.

Benefits of Choosing Our Services

Choosing Alternative Health Care & Chiropractic for your stretching and strengthening exercises comes with several advantages:

• Licensed and insured professionals
• Expertise in all chiropractic techniques
• Founded in 1980 with over 45 years of experience
• Locally owned and operated
• Next-business-day services
• Free Wi-Fi in our office
• We handle all insurance paperwork
• 10% discount on 30-minute massage coupons

Contact us today to experience these benefits for yourself.

Contact Us

Ready to improve your mobility and strength? Get in touch with Alternative Health Care & Chiropractic in Southeast Portland to schedule your session. Our team is here to help you achieve your health goals.