MarketplacePT: Stress & Tension Relief

PATIENT SUCCESS STORY

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EXERCISES TO COPE WITH STRESS

Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries. Try one or both of the exercises below! Discover how activity and mobility can combat any stress you may be experiencing.

UPPER TRAPEZIUS STRETCH Sit on your hand on the side to be stretched. Alternatively, you can grab under chair. Bring your chin to chest and look to opposite corner, angling your ear toward your armpit. To feel an increased stretch, use your opposite hand to guide your head further into the stretch. Hold for 30 seconds.

CORNER PECTORAL STRETCH Stand facing a corner with your arms on different walls. Lean into the corner until you feel a stretch across the front of your chest. Stand in a lunge to make sure you stay balanced. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat as needed.

Stretches shoulders

Stretches neck

FORWARD NECK TUCK Sit with good posture then place one hand behind your head and slowly pull your head in the direction of your armpit. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat on each side as needed.

PECTORAL WALL STRETCH Stand with one palm against the wall and your elbow bent. Slowly turn your torso away from the wall until you feel a stretch. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat 5 times on each arm.

Strengthens shoulders

Loosens neck muscles

RIVERSIDE 3191 B. Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92507

RIVERSIDE / CORONA 4270 Riverwalk Pkwy Riverside, CA 92505

CHINO 14682 Central Ave Chino, CA 91710

REDLANDS 500 N. Orange St. Redlands, CA 92374

BEAUMONT 1620 E. 2nd St. Beaumont, CA 92223

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