Living With Chronic Pain

Exercises To Ease Elbow Pain

Last week we reviewed what causes elbow pain, including the conditions that are commonly called "Tennis Elbow" and "Golfer's Elbow" and ways to treat the acute complaints. Here are some exercises that help relieve both conditions (regardless of what causes the pain). Please make sure to speak to your provider before starting any new exercise… Continue reading Exercises To Ease Elbow Pain

Weekly Exercise

Exercise Of The Week: Chair Squats

This week, we're sharing how to do Chair Squats, which work the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and the core. Stand with feet hip-width apart in front of chair [A]. With arms stretched out in front, push pelvis back into sitting position without touching chair [B]. Tighten core muscles and keep weight on heels. Return to… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Chair Squats

Weekly Exercise

Exercise Of The Week: Planks

Planks help build strength in your core, shoulders, lower back, and glutes. This week we'll start with the basic plank, and then show you additional versions in the Wednesday's to come. For the basic plank: Get into position as though you were going to start a push-up, with your hands directly below your shoulders, and… Continue reading Exercise Of The Week: Planks