Calve stretch

When the weather heats up a lot of people will start cramping.  Cramping in the calves is one of the most common locations for cramps.  While stretching alone will not clear you of cramps it can help.  Dont forget to get plenty of fluids this week while it is heating up outside. 

Follow this easy to do video and you will have those calves stretched out in no time!!

Calf Stretch

Make sure you are stretching your calves correctly.  If you do not have proper muscle length and tone in the calf muscles (gastroc and soleus) you can drastically affect your ability to walk correctly.  Follow this simple video to help ensure you keep your muscles working and functioning correctly.

 

 

Perfect Warm-UP for softball

Make sure that you are doing everything you can to help keep yourself healthy this spring.  If you are playing softball or baseball you want to make sure you are getting your muscles ready for the load that is going to be placed on them.  When you are throwing you are using your Serratus Anterior muscle.  you may not think of this muscle or read a lot about it but it is important for stabilizing the shoulder.  Watch our video and see how you can do the Push-UP Plus exercise to help strengthen and warm this muscle up before you play softball or baseball.

Push-Up Plus Demonstration Video

Dairy Free Mac and Cheese

Ingredients Needed

Dairy Free cheese (Daiya)-     1 Cup Mozzarella

                                                1 Cup Cheddar

Go veggie Cream cheese-      2TBS

Dairy Free butter (Earths Balance buttery Spread)   1 TBS

Gluten Free noodles (Schar Fusilli)    4 Cups

Water from the noodles after they cooked 3/4 cup

Garlic, salt, pepper, basil- do not have to use for taste only

Also, you can try with bits of bacon, sausage or broccoli.  My family loves it;)

Melt butter in pan and then add mozzarella and cheddar.  Mix constantly until mostly melted and then add the cram cheese.  Once all the cheese is melted and mixed well add the water from the noodles and mix well.  Add noodles, seasoning, and meat if you want.  Enjoy!

Shoulder Strengthening Exercises

Shoulder strengthening is commonly performed at the gym or at home.  When working out I like to perform complex motions to target multiple muscle groups or to strengthen the muscle in a functional movement pattern.  When you are performing a shoulder press exercise it is very good for working the specific muscles you are trying to target, the Deltoids.  On the other hand this exercise does not do a good job at training the body to use these muscles in correlation with other muscles that you use to perform your every day activities.  I am attaching five videos with explanations and demonstrations for how to perform these.  The first exercise is an Arnold Press.  The Arnold Press exercise is a great exercise for working the shoulders, and unlike most shoulder press exercises this works all 3 heads of the Deltoid muscle.  The Arnold press is not an example of a functional strengthening exercise but it is a great way to target all 3 heads of the deltoid compared to only targeting one head of the deltoid.  The second exercise I am attaching is the Chop and Lift exercise.  This exercise is great for developing shoulder strength and shoulder stability. The third exercise I am attaching is The Sword exercise.  This exercise is designed to work the posterior portion of the shoulder blade muscles and the deltoid.  The Seatbelt Exercise is the next exercise video we will cover.  This is called The Seatbelt Exercise because it is a similar motion to what you do when you are putting your seat belt on. This exercise is designed to work the middle and lower portion of the trapezius and the posterior head of the deltoid.  The Shoulder Matrix Exercise is the final shoulder exercise we will discuss.  This series incorporates multiple exercises in multiple planes of motion.  This exercise involves a modified shoulder press to decrease tension and load on the shoulder.

Arnold Press Exercise:

Chop and Lift Exercise: 

The Sword Exercise:

 

The Seatbelt Exercise:

 



 

The Shoulder Matrix Exercise:

 

Dr. Kirk Iodice
Dr. Robert Sindorf

Advanced Chiropractic and Rehab
20160 W. 153rd St.
Olathe, KS 66062

Pregnancy Related Back Pain

Did you know that Pregnancy is the Number 1 cause of low back pain for women?  

Low back and pelvic pain during pregnancy can usually be managed or prevented with safe, drug free treatments.  At our clinic, we use treatments for joints, soft tissue release, and at home exercises that focus on strengthening weak muscles and lengthening short muscles.  

Active Release Technique is considered the "Gold Standard" in soft tissue treatment and is one of the key tools we use to help decrease this painful condition.  The goal of Active Release Technique is to permanantly strip away scar tissue that accumulated in injured areas.  

Many Patients have had great success from our treatments, Here are some testimonials. 

"I am also coming to him for my 2nd pregnancy to help with hip pain issues.  he is truly a master at what he does! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my body at such a special time!"

"I have big babies and Dr. Kirk helped me feel great throughout the entierety of my secondy pregnancy"

If you or anyone you know is pregnant it is never too early or too late to start getting treatment to help decrease your risk for developing low back pain, or helping to decrease any low back pain you currently may be having.  

Dr. Kirk Iodice
Dr. Robert sindorf
Advanced chiropractic and Rehab
20160 W. 153rd st
Olathe, KS 66062
913-764-2271

Did You Know We Treat "JAW PAIN"

If you or anyone you know has jaw pain it may be TMJ dysfunction.  Most people do not know we treat this condition, but we have a great success rate with treating this condition.  

When the Jaw joint or the TMJ joint doesn't work properly it leads to tracking problems, clicking, and popping when opening or closing the jaw, pressure in the ears, and headaches.  It is well documented there is a correlation with TMJ dysfunction and tight muscles around the head and neck.  

Active Release Technique is one of the most effective treatments for soft tissue injuries and to break up scar tissue in tight muscles.  Treatments are brief and involve shortening a muscle or other structure, pressing on specific points, and stretching that area.  Most effects can be noticed immediately.  

Research has found 1/3 of patients with neck pain is related to TMJ dysfunction.  We have a high success rate with treating this condition so contact our clinic to come in so we can help you.

Dr. Kirk Iodice
Dr. Robert Sindorf
Advanced Chiropractic and Rehab
20160 W. 153rd St
Olathe, KS 66062
913-764-2271