This series of 3 exercises are geared towards building proper motor control patterns to coordinate movement in the low back. Aimed at increasing stability and range of motion throughout the entire spine and helping to get fluid moving between the joints and maintain functional spine health through daily movements such as gait.

Just what does the orange mean, you ask. Wait. I thought it was a lemon. Or maybe a grapefruit. Can it be a grapefruit? Sliced oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. Orange is warm and happy and brings joy to me. Perhaps it is that simple.

One of the biggest challenges of working at a desk seated is the volume of time accumulated in one position. As the day moves on our muscles get stiffer and more accustomed to resting in a long and weak position or a short and tight ones. Movement and variability of posture is the solution. Creating habits that encourage your body to relax while you work and shift into different positions throughout the day. These stretches are put together to give you some ideas on how to move and stretch while seated.

Your doctor’s office should be a safe and judgement free zone. Unfortunately biases and stigmas still exist even in these spaces for many of us. It is important to have this conversation and work hard to overcome these challenges to create a more welcoming environment that also makes for better medicine practices and healthier outcomes for our patients.