Here are some helpful recommendations for spinal care that you can do in the comfort of your own home, or anywhere for that matter!
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Spinal Extensions:
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1 set of 15 reps for neck and low back.
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2x/day Morning & Evening
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1 set of 5 reps before and after intense workout or after extended sitting.
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Option for neck extensions: use a resistant band around the forehead as you are extending backwards. Start with the lowest resistant.
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Flossing for your spine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRNgtsu-roA&t=117s
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Balance Exercises:
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Help with strengthening the stabilizer muscles of the spine.
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BOSU ball and/or Therapads
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Planking on the BOSU Ball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCR_BBGaYec
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Any exercise that require balance will help.
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Essential Oils:
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Doterra recommended.
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Option: $35/year for wholesale price, approx. 25% off retail. Contact us for more information.
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Layer on skin in order from top to bottom of list, 2-3x/day for 90 days (2 is a must, 3 is bonus). Wait a few seconds between layers before applying the next.
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Deep Blue: reduce inflammation
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White Fir: ligamentous strength and repair
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Cypress: for arthritic/degenerative changes
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Peppermint: a vasodilator to help the absorption of the oils above.
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Elliptical:
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Great exercise for spinal health, mimics cross country skiing.
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For high intensity interval training (HIIT): 2-3x/week, 20 minutes each time.
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For loosening up the spine: 10-15 minutes daily or every other day.
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Cross Crawl:
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Nutrition:
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Limit or avoid inflammatory foods such as sugar.
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What to avoid: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/01/19/foods-that-chronic-pain-sufferers-need-to-avoid.aspx
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Great anti-inflammatory foods: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/02/02/anti-inflammatory-foods-herbs-spices.aspx
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Bio D Mulsion Forte (Vit D for inflammation), Bio K Mulsion Forte (Vit K to help absorption of Vit D), Mg-zyme (magnesium for muscle relaxation and necessary for absorption of Vit D), Bio Multi Plus (foundational multi-vitamin), Optimal EFA (omega 3, 6, 9 for inflammation), Bromelain (pineapple/papaya enzymes for inflammation).
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Eat fresh pineapple (the core too!) and papaya.
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