In this video, Dr. Todd will discuss Gait analysis and gives you some practical tools and techniques that individuals can assess and improve it. Tips in the video are; 1) Look (Keep your eyes parallel to the horizon) 2) Listen (how hard are you hitting the ground?) 3) Use tape/sidewalk/boardwalk (to assess for crossover gait)…
How to Avoid Back Spasms with movement
Back spasms are a common occurrence, the literature estimates 9 out of 10 people will experience it in their life, and 30-40% of our population is experiencing it at this moment. There is a lot of sitting down in our lifestyle, as well as hip flexor heavy activities (lifting weights, cycling, rowing, driving, club and…
Activating your Hip Flexors to prevent Low Back Pain
In this video, Dr. Todd discusses several tips on how to activate your hip flexors. More commonly than not, we hardly use our hip flexors. This is due to our lifestyle. We sit, we drive, we sleep in certain positions that leave these muscles unused. This leads to common back pain and compensation of other…
Nerve Flossing-The Clock
Dr. Todd explains what entrapment sites are and how to help release/mobilize the regions of your neck, shoulder, and arms. He describes two different methods called nerve flossing and nerve glides. In nerve flossing, he uses a method called the clock where the client points her hand in different directions that release different muscles and…
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique
Consult with your doctor before practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation if you have a history of muscle spasms, back problems, or other serious injuries that may be aggravated by tensing muscles. Most progressive muscle relaxation practitioners start at the feet and work their way up to the face. For a suggested sequence of muscle groups to…