Exercise Essentials
Try these exercises to keep your body strong and flexible...
CHIN TUCK SUPINE Lie with roll under neck. Without lifting head, tuck chin gently. Keep the large muscles in the neck relaxed. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 5 times.
LEVATOR SCAPULAE STRETCH Grasp your arm on the affected side and tilt your head downward into the armpit. Use your opposite hand to guide your head further into the stretch. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on both sides 8 times.
Good stretch if you sit at a computer all day
Helps decrease neck pain
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Staff Spotlight
Frankie Gamez Physical Therapy Assistant Frankie Gamez graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Loma Linda University. He started as an aide for Marketplace Physical Therapy in 2011 and came back as a PT Assistant in 2014. He just received the 2016 Physical Therapy Assistant of the Year award. Frankie says “It is quite an honor receiving this award considering the amazing quality of PTA’s we have at all five of our locations.” Frankie is well educated in the latest advancements in Physical Therapy, including cutting edge fitness and manual techniques. Because of his compassion for injured people, he is a favorite for many patients. Frankie is married and has two beautiful little girls.
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