August 22, 2007
DOORWAY CHEST STRETCH
1). Find a doorway entrance that is open, place both arms on doorway at shoulder level with palms flat against the doorway.
2). Slowly walk feet through doorway until a mild stretch is felt in your chest and shoulders.
3). Gently bring your head back (chin tuck).
4). Hold 10 to 30 seconds.
Note: You can do it with your arms at shoulder level, stretch arms above the head separated with one arm on each side, and with arms extended below the waist level.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT LEAN INTO THE DOOR. WALK FEET THROUGH THE DOOR.
I hope and pray this helps you and you have a pain and fatigue free day!
Fibro Viv
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Viv's tips: Upper Back Extension
August 21, 2007
UPPER BACK EXTENSION
1). Stand facing a wall (as close as possible).
2). Stabilize lower back by tightening abdominal (stomach) muscles.
3). Place your hands up the wall to stretch shoulders and upper back.
4). Hold it for 5 to 10 seconds and slowly lower your arms.
NOTE: Hips should be toward the wall, not outward.
I pray and hope this helps you and that you have a pain and fatigue free day.
Fibro Viv
Everything on this site is copyright Viv Walters
UPPER BACK EXTENSION
1). Stand facing a wall (as close as possible).
2). Stabilize lower back by tightening abdominal (stomach) muscles.
3). Place your hands up the wall to stretch shoulders and upper back.
4). Hold it for 5 to 10 seconds and slowly lower your arms.
NOTE: Hips should be toward the wall, not outward.
I pray and hope this helps you and that you have a pain and fatigue free day.
Fibro Viv
Everything on this site is copyright Viv Walters
Viv's tips: Shoulder Blade Positioning
This is something that will help the pain on your shoulders and upper body:
SHOULDER BLADE POSITIONING
1). While standing straight shoulders should be down.
2). Flattened against your back and placing your palms toward your body.
3). Rotate your shoulder blades back and forth.
The muscle you use is located under your arm pit--relax your chest and upper shoulder muscles.
Try doing this at least once during the day. It will help.
THIS IS ANOTHER TYPE OF SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZE:
1). Clasp hands behind head or beside head,
2). Chin tuck,
3). Pinch shoulder blades together,
4). Hold it there for about 3 to 5 seconds, then relax.
Perform two to three times.
I pray and hope you have a pain and fatigue free day.
Fibro Viv
Everything on this site is copyright Viv Walters
SHOULDER BLADE POSITIONING
1). While standing straight shoulders should be down.
2). Flattened against your back and placing your palms toward your body.
3). Rotate your shoulder blades back and forth.
The muscle you use is located under your arm pit--relax your chest and upper shoulder muscles.
Try doing this at least once during the day. It will help.
THIS IS ANOTHER TYPE OF SHOULDER BLADE SQUEEZE:
1). Clasp hands behind head or beside head,
2). Chin tuck,
3). Pinch shoulder blades together,
4). Hold it there for about 3 to 5 seconds, then relax.
Perform two to three times.
I pray and hope you have a pain and fatigue free day.
Fibro Viv
Everything on this site is copyright Viv Walters
Viv's tips: Posture Scans
Hello Everyone,
I am finally able to update my blog site. I will start adding daily tips and things to do to help you out. I suggest you print these tips and place them in a notebook for easy reach and a reminder to do them daily. Here goes:
INTERRUPT POSITIONS REGULARLY WITH POSTURE SCANS
POSTURE SCANS AS FOLLOWS:
a. Where are your feet when you are sitting...make sure they are under your knees with legs relaxed.
b. No slumping while sitting...make sure your shoulders are not rounded, your back is straight and you are sitting on an even surface.
c. Are your knees loose?....relax your legs.
d. Where is your head while sitting?....Lift collar bone, inhale, exhale but maintain collar bone position. Sit up straight.
Try doing this and checking your posture during the day. It really helps.
I pray and hope these tips help everyone. I also pray and hope you have a pain and fatigue free day!
Fibro Viv
Everything on this site is copyright Viv Walters
I am finally able to update my blog site. I will start adding daily tips and things to do to help you out. I suggest you print these tips and place them in a notebook for easy reach and a reminder to do them daily. Here goes:
INTERRUPT POSITIONS REGULARLY WITH POSTURE SCANS
POSTURE SCANS AS FOLLOWS:
a. Where are your feet when you are sitting...make sure they are under your knees with legs relaxed.
b. No slumping while sitting...make sure your shoulders are not rounded, your back is straight and you are sitting on an even surface.
c. Are your knees loose?....relax your legs.
d. Where is your head while sitting?....Lift collar bone, inhale, exhale but maintain collar bone position. Sit up straight.
Try doing this and checking your posture during the day. It really helps.
I pray and hope these tips help everyone. I also pray and hope you have a pain and fatigue free day!
Fibro Viv
Everything on this site is copyright Viv Walters
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Update on Fibro Viv's Forum
Unfortunately due to mean nasty people, I had to get rid of the new Fibro Viv's Forum to help people.
The only people to sign up as members were advertising bad, nasty sites instead of sharing information that would help people. I am so sorry. I will continue on this blog as long as I do not get any bad nasty posts.
God Bless everyone and I pray and hope you have a pain free day!
Fibro Viv
The only people to sign up as members were advertising bad, nasty sites instead of sharing information that would help people. I am so sorry. I will continue on this blog as long as I do not get any bad nasty posts.
God Bless everyone and I pray and hope you have a pain free day!
Fibro Viv
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Update from Fibro Viv
Hi Everyone,
I have been pretty busy taking care of my husband and family. I have also been trying to recover from all the extra activities I have been up to. It takes a lot out of a person.
I just wanted you to know that I have created a Forum, it is called Fibro Viv's Forum. I have added different subject matters. Please join the forum and enjoy posting your comments.
I am currently working on making some e-books with helpful tips. I am also working on creating brochures, worksheets, journals, etc.
So go check it out!
I hope and pray you have a pain free day!
Fibro Viv
I have been pretty busy taking care of my husband and family. I have also been trying to recover from all the extra activities I have been up to. It takes a lot out of a person.
I just wanted you to know that I have created a Forum, it is called Fibro Viv's Forum. I have added different subject matters. Please join the forum and enjoy posting your comments.
I am currently working on making some e-books with helpful tips. I am also working on creating brochures, worksheets, journals, etc.
So go check it out!
I hope and pray you have a pain free day!
Fibro Viv
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Thought for the Day and Thinking of Others
The more you pay attention to the needs of others, the easier it is to forget about your own anxieties.
May you have a pain and fatigue free day!
May you have a pain and fatigue free day!
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