Brining chickens
Nothing makes roast chicken better than brining it first. Trust me on this one. This can also be used on other poultry as well as pork and shrimp. Video quality is improving as I learn to work with my video equipment. Thanks Blake.
Entries by Robert Gardner
Feeling younger
A client had me work on him for 30 minutes and when we finished he lamented that he hadn’t scheduled a full hour. He said that the work we do makes him feel younger. I’m always amazed at what I’m doing these days. I can’t really say it’s yoga, can’t really say it’s bodywork and […]
Hamstring stretch pt.2
We now show hamstring stretches in a chair for both legs simultaneously. Opening your hamstrings will make a large improvement in low back pain and overall posture. Office workers are chronically tight in this area. When people start yoga classes they often comment on how tight their hips and hamstrings are. Take your time. Breathe.
Hamstring stretch pt. 1
Hamstring tightness is the bane of most office workers. Shortened hamstrings add to low back pain and strain so it’s important to stretch them regularly. These stretches allow you to do this where they often shorten, in an office chair.
Piriformis stretch pt.2
This continues the piriformis stretch from the previous video. More nuances working with the femur and hip socket are added for variety. Open hips help allow the low back to relax into a neutral position. Long term this leads to less low back pain. This version adds a neck stretch at the end.
Piriformis stretch pt.1
Piriformis is latin for pear shaped. The muscle connects from the greater trochanter of your femur to the border of your sacrum. It’s often tight in cases of low back pain and people find greater ease of movement in their legs when both sides are released.
Foam roll Pt. 3
Additional foam roll exercises that add the low back. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I’d love more interaction to answer questions in video or written format.
your own medicine
I’ve had some turbulent ups and downs in my life and they’ve added to my wisdom. The older I get the more I take things in stride. Being 34 and no longer 18 means that I’m able to recognize what’s a big deal and what’s a temporary situation that will change. The more cycles you’ve […]
Foam roll pt. 2
This continues our series of videos using a foam roll for upper back and cervical relief. The bolsters are used to soften the pressure exerted on your spine and allow one to sit in the posture longer. If you have any questions feel free to pass them along.
Foam roll upper back
Here’s a short video about how to use a foam roll for upper back and neck pain. Try this out if you have not, they’re worth every penny. I’ll post another video soon with more advanced use of the foam roll on the same area. To purchase: http://www.optp.com/Foam-Roller-Therapy.aspx
Sitting posture
Quick video where I discuss sitting posture and how it affects upper back and neck pain. I see lots of office workers who have these problems and want to educate. An ounce of prevention…
First youtube video
Technophobia, attachment, preconceived notions and healing. I’m a massage therapist, thai massage teacher and yoga instructor in Austin, Texas.
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